J35.2
BillableHypertrophy of adenoids
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Enlarged adenoids (lymphoid tissue in the back of the throat) that may cause breathing or swallowing difficulties.
Coding Tips
- •This code is for adenoid enlargement alone; if tonsils are also enlarged, use J35.3 instead
- •Document the degree of hypertrophy if available, as severity may impact clinical management
Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together
- hypertrophy of adenoids with adenoiditis (J35.0-)
Code Hierarchy
└J35Chronic diseases of tonsils and adenoids└J35.2Hypertrophy of adenoids
└J35.2Hypertrophy of adenoids