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J39.2

Other diseases of pharynx

Billable

Code Hierarchy

J39J39.2

Chapter: 10. Diseases of the respiratory system

Section: J30-J39 - Other diseases of upper respiratory tract

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Cyst of pharynx
  • Edema of pharynx

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

  • J31.2 - chronic pharyngitis (J31.2)
  • J02.9 - ulcerative pharyngitis (J02.9)

Related Codes

J39.0Billable

Retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess

J39.1Billable

Other abscess of pharynx

J39.3Billable

Upper respiratory tract hypersensitivity reaction, site unspecified

J39.8Billable

Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract

J39.9Billable

Disease of upper respiratory tract, unspecified

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