ICD-10: J03

Acute tonsillitis

Coding Guidelines

Excludes 1

  • peritonsillar abscess (J36)
  • hypertrophy of tonsils (J35.1)
  • sore throat NOS (J02.9)
  • streptococcal sore throat (J02.0)
  • acute sore throat (J02.-)

Excludes 2

  • chronic tonsillitis (J35.0)

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