ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Tracheopharyngitis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Tracheopharyngitis (acute)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Tracheopharyngitis
The ICD-10-CM code for Tracheopharyngitis is J06.9 (Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on J06.9.
Within J06, choose J06.9 (upper respiratory infection, unspecified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: laryngopharyngitis (J06.0).
Use an additional code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent, if known, such as: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (B97.4).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
More specific Tracheopharyngitis codes (official index)
- chronic J42 — Unspecified chronic bronchitis
- due to external agent
Common questions about Tracheopharyngitis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Tracheopharyngitis?
- J06.9 — Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: J42.
What is the ICD-10 code for chronic tracheopharyngitis?
- J42 — Unspecified chronic bronchitis.
Is J06.9 billable?
- Yes. J06.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can J06.9 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict J06.9 as a principal diagnosis.
Is J06.9 a CC or MCC?
- No. J06.9 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.