J35.0
Non-billableChronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis
Chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •smoke inhalationT59.81
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •acute tonsillitisJ03
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ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis?
The ICD-10-CM code for chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis is J35.0. The full clinical description is "Chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis". J35.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code J35.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code J35.0 represents “Chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis”. It is classified under Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is J35.0 a billable code?
No, J35.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under J35.0.
What chapter is J35.0 in?
J35.0 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes J00-J99).
What are the subcategories under J35.0?
J35.0 has 3 child codes, including: J35.01 (Chronic tonsillitis), J35.02 (Chronic adenoiditis), J35.03 (Chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis).
Are additional codes required with J35.0?
Yes, when using J35.0, also report: code, where applicable, to identify:; exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22); exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81); history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891); occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31); tobacco dependence (F17.-); tobacco use (Z72.0).
What are the UMLS CUIs for J35.0?
J35.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0490040. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does J35.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of J35.0?
J35.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: CA0F.Y (Other specified chronic diseases of tonsils or adenoids).
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