J31.2

✓ Billable

Chronic pharyngitis

Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)

Also Known As

Chronic sore throatAtrophic pharyngitis (chronic)Granular pharyngitis (chronic)Hypertrophic pharyngitis (chronic)

direct

May be coded together if both conditions coexist

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Code Information

CodeJ31.2

BillableYes

ParentJ31

CategoryDiseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)

Excludes10 rule(s)

Excludes21 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)