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J06.0

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Acute laryngopharyngitis

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Acute inflammation of both the larynx (voice box) and pharynx (throat) occurring together.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a combination diagnosis; do not code laryngitis and pharyngitis separately if documented as laryngopharyngitis
  • •Verify if viral or bacterial etiology is documented for potential additional specificity

Code Hierarchy

└J06Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites└J06.0Acute laryngopharyngitis
└J06.0Acute laryngopharyngitis

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