Is J03.0 a billable code?
No. J03.0 is a header code that groups 2 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
J03.0: Streptococcal tonsillitis
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
J03.0 groups related diagnoses under streptococcal tonsillitis. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under J03.0
Other codes in J03 Acute tonsillitis
J03.0 questions
What does J03.0 mean?
J03.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Streptococcal tonsillitis. It is in chapter 10, Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.