J02.0Billable

Streptococcal pharyngitis

Chapter
10. Diseases of the respiratory system
Category
J02
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category J02

J02Acute pharyngitisJ02.8Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organismsYesJ02.9Acute pharyngitis, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J02.0?

J02.0 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Streptococcal pharyngitis.

Is J02.0 a billable code?

Yes. J02.0 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is J02.0 in?

J02.0 falls under Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system.

When did J02.0 become effective?

J02.0 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to J02.0?

J02.0 belongs to category J02, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.