J06.9
Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Diseases of the respiratory system Billable
Quick Reference
Common cold or URI symptoms without identification of specific site
Clinical Information
When to Use This Code
Common cold or URI symptoms without identification of specific site
Common Clinical Scenarios
- Common cold with congestion, cough, sore throat
- Viral upper respiratory infection
- Non-specific URI symptoms
- Acute rhinitis and pharyngitis
Documentation Requirements
- Document symptoms: nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, cough, sore throat
- Note absence of lower respiratory involvement
- Record likely viral vs. bacterial etiology
- Document symptomatic treatment provided
Coding Guidelines
Inclusion Terms
These terms are included in this code:
Upper respiratory infection (URI)Upper respiratory tract infectionCommon coldAcute URI NOS
Exclusion Terms
Do NOT use this code for:
- Influenza (J09-J11)
- Acute pharyngitis (J02.-)
- Acute sinusitis (J01.-)
- Acute bronchitis (J20.-)
Coding Notes
Most common acute respiratory diagnosis
Use more specific codes when site identified (pharyngitis, sinusitis)
Do not use for lower respiratory infections
Related ICD-10 Codes
Consider these related codes based on patient presentation:
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Code
J06.9
Category
Diseases of the respiratory system
Billable Status
Billable
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