ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for throat pain
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Pain (s) › throat”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding throat pain
The ICD-10-CM code for throat pain is R07.0 (Pain in throat).
Within R07 (pain in throat and chest), R07.0 is specifically for pain in throat. Related codes cover chest pain on breathing (R07.1), Precordial pain (R07.2), other chest pain (R07.8) and chest pain, unspecified (R07.9).
Don't report R07.0 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: chronic sore throat (J31.2) and sore throat (acute) NOS (J02.9).
The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of R07.0, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: dysphagia (R13.1-) and pain in neck (M54.2).
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for R07.0)
Common questions about throat pain ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for throat pain?
- R07.0 — Pain in throat.
Is R07.0 billable?
- Yes. R07.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can R07.0 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict R07.0 as a principal diagnosis.
Is R07.0 a CC or MCC?
- No. R07.0 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.