ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for atrophic pharyngitis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Pharyngitis (acute) (catarrhal)(gangrenous) (infective) (malignant) (membranous) (phlegmonous) (pseudomembranous) (simple) (subacute) (suppurative) (ulcerative) › atrophic”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding atrophic pharyngitis
The ICD-10-CM code for atrophic pharyngitis is J31.2 (Chronic pharyngitis).
Within J31 (chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis), J31.2 is specifically for chronic pharyngitis. Related codes cover rhinitis (J31.0) and nasopharyngitis (J31.1).
The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of J31.2, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: acute pharyngitis (J02.9).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Common questions about atrophic pharyngitis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for atrophic pharyngitis?
- J31.2 — Chronic pharyngitis.
Is J31.2 billable?
- Yes. J31.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can J31.2 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict J31.2 as a principal diagnosis.
Is J31.2 a CC or MCC?
- No. J31.2 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.