Is J03.8 a billable code?
No. J03.8 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
J03.8: Acute tonsillitis due to other specified organisms
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
J03.8 groups related diagnoses under acute tonsillitis due to other specified organisms. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under J03.8
- J03.80Acute tonsillitis due to other specified organisms
- J03.81Acute recurrent tonsillitis due to other specified organisms
Other codes in J03 Acute tonsillitis
J03.8 questions
What does J03.8 mean?
J03.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute tonsillitis due to other specified organisms. 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.