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J39.2

✓ Billable

Other diseases of pharynx

Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)

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Also Known As

Cyst of pharynxEdema of pharynx

❌ Excludes1

inherited from J39

Rules from parent category J39: Other diseases of upper respiratory tract

  • • acute respiratory infection NOS (J22)
  • • acute upper respiratory infection (J06.9)
  • • upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes or vapors (J68.2)

⚠️ Excludes2

direct

May be coded together if both conditions coexist

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

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Code Information

CodeJ39.2
BillableYes
ParentJ39
CategoryDiseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
Excludes13 rule(s)
Excludes22 note(s)

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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)