J35.9
BillableChronic disease of tonsils and adenoids, unspecified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A long-term disorder affecting the tonsils and/or adenoids that doesn't fit into more specific categories.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the specific type of chronic tonsil/adenoid disease cannot be determined from documentation
- •Query the provider if more specific information is available to assign a more precise code
Code Hierarchy
└J35Chronic diseases of tonsils and adenoids└J35.9Chronic disease of tonsils and adenoids, unspecified
└J35.9Chronic disease of tonsils and adenoids, unspecified