Current

J03 — Acute tonsillitis

Part of Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system , block Acute upper respiratory infections (J00-J06) .

Official Notes

Excludes1

acute sore throat ( J02 .-)

Excludes1

hypertrophy of tonsils ( J35.1 )

Excludes1

peritonsillar abscess ( J36 )

Excludes1

sore throat NOS ( J02.9 )

Excludes1

streptococcal sore throat ( J02.0 )

Excludes2

chronic tonsillitis ( J35.0 )

Child Codes

Referenced By

Official notes on these codes cite J03.

FY 2027 effective October 1, 2026 · CDC NCHS and CMS