J39Header code — not billable

Other diseases of upper respiratory tract

Chapter
10. Diseases of the respiratory system
Category
J39
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category J39

J39.0Retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscessYesJ39.1Other abscess of pharynxYesJ39.2Other diseases of pharynxYesJ39.3Upper respiratory tract hypersensitivity reaction, site unspYesJ39.8Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tractYesJ39.9Disease of upper respiratory tract, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J39?

J39 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other diseases of upper respiratory tract.

Is J39 a billable code?

No. J39 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 J39 in?

J39 falls under Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system.

When did J39 become effective?

J39 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to J39?

J39 belongs to category J39, which includes 6 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.