J06.9Billable

Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

Chapter
10. Diseases of the respiratory system
Category
J06
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category J06

J06Acute upper resp infections of multiple and unsp sitesJ06.0Acute laryngopharyngitisYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J06.9?

J06.9 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified.

Is J06.9 a billable code?

Yes. J06.9 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is J06.9 in?

J06.9 falls under Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system.

When did J06.9 become effective?

J06.9 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to J06.9?

J06.9 belongs to category J06, which includes 2 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.