J06Header code — not billable
Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites
Short description: Acute upper resp infections of multiple and unsp sites
- Chapter
- 10. Diseases of the respiratory system
- Category
- J06
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category J06
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J06?
J06 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites.
Is J06 a billable code?
No. J06 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is J06 in?
J06 falls under Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system.
When did J06 become effective?
J06 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to J06?
J06 belongs to category J06, which includes 2 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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