J03.91
BillableAcute recurrent tonsillitis, unspecified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Repeated episodes of acute inflammation of the tonsils where the specific cause is unknown or not identified.
Coding Tips
- •Documentation must clearly indicate recurrent episodes to use this code
- •Use this when recurrence is documented but no specific organism is identified
Code Hierarchy
└J03Acute tonsillitis└J03.9Acute tonsillitis, unspecified└J03.91Acute recurrent tonsillitis, unspecified
└J03.91Acute recurrent tonsillitis, unspecified