2025 ICD-10-CM code J02.8
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Diseases of the respiratory system - Acute upper respiratory infections J00-J99 Feed
Acute pharyngitis due to a specified organism other than streptococcus, coxsackie virus, gonococcus, herpes virus, or infectious mononucleosis.
Medically necessary if the condition significantly impacts the patient's ability to swallow, breathe, or perform daily activities, or if there is a risk of complications.
Diagnosis and treatment of acute pharyngitis.
In simple words: This code indicates an acute sore throat caused by a specific germ, but not the usual ones like strep. Your doctor knows what germ is causing it, but it's not one of the more common types.
Acute pharyngitis caused by a known infectious agent other than those specifically classified elsewhere.Use additional code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.
Example 1: A patient presents with a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and fever. A throat culture reveals the presence of Arcanobacterium haemolyticum., A patient with a history of HIV presents with acute pharyngitis.Testing reveals the presence of cytomegalovirus (CMV)., A child presents with a sore throat and cough. Testing reveals the presence of adenovirus.
Symptoms, physical exam findings, and laboratory results confirming the causative organism should be documented in the medical record.
- Specialties:Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Otolaryngology
- Place of Service:Office, Urgent Care Facility, Inpatient Hospital, Telehealth Provided in Patient’s Home, Telehealth Provided Other than in Patient’s Home