J39.2
BillableOther diseases of pharynx
Other diseases of pharynx
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Cyst of pharynx
- Edema of pharynx
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
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
- •chronic pharyngitisJ31.2
- •ulcerative pharyngitisJ02.9
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(254)
SNOMED CT
- Edema of pharynx2129002
- Edema of throat2129002
- Oedema of pharynx2129002
- Oedema of throat2129002
- Pharyngeal edema2129002
- Pharyngeal oedema2129002
- Hypoactive gag reflex5799008
- Dyssynergia39384006
- Muscular incoordination39384006
- Cyst of pharynx60100005
- Pharyngeal cyst60100005
- Edema of nasopharynx60416001
- Oedema of nasopharynx60416001
- Achalasia of the cricopharyngeus muscle71363005
- Cricopharyngeal achalasia71363005
- Cricopharyngeal dysphagia71363005
- Spasm of the cricopharyngeus muscle71363005
- Cyst of nasopharynx71418005
- Disorder of pharynx75860007
- Pharyngeal paralysis81624004
- Cricopharyngeus muscle dysfunction88539002
- Iatrogenic perforation of pharynx93560008
- Perforation of pharyngeal diverticulum95204003
- Perforation of pharynx95205002
- Pharyngeal perforation95205002
- Retropharyngeal tendinitis95410001
- Congestion of pharynx102617004
- Congestion of throat102617004
- Dry throat102618009
- Pharyngeal dryness102618009
- Disorder of oropharynx126661001
- Disorder of hypopharynx126663003
- Ulcer of pharynx126666006
- Pharyngeal paresis129567005
- Pharyngeal weakness129567005
- Pharynx or nasopharynx edema195834004
- Pharynx or nasopharynx oedema195834004
- Incomplete closure of velopharyngeal apparatus due to anatomical abnormality229726002
- Structural velopharyngeal impairment229726002
- Velopharyngeal insufficiency229726002
- Incomplete closure of velopharyngeal apparatus229727006
- Velopharyngeal dysfunction229727006
- Velopharyngeal inadequacy229727006
- Ear, nose and throat disorder232208008
- Cricopharyngeal spasm232407000
- Pharyngeal spasm232407000
- Pharyngeal stenosis232408005
- Pharyngeal stricture232408005
- Traumatic stenosis of pharynx232409002
- Pharyngeal fistula232413009
- Pharyngocutaneous fistula232413009
- Palatopharyngeal incoordination232415002
- Cricopharyngeal disorder235631007
- Cricopharyngeal bar235633005
- Constriction in throat247324004
- Lymphoid follicles on posterior wall of pharynx249399007
- Incoordination281016006
- Lack of coordination281016006
- Haematoma of pharynx282455004
- Hematoma of pharynx282455004
- Finding of appearance of pharynx300271008
- Observation of appearance of pharynx300271008
- Bleeding of pharynx300273006
- Observation of bleeding of pharynx300273006
- Discharge of pharynx300274000
- Observation of discharge of pharynx300274000
- Finding of sensation of pharynx300275004
- Observation of sensation of pharynx300275004
- Pharynx problem300281007
- Throat problem300281007
- Haemorrhage from pharynx324618004
- Hemorrhage from pharynx324618004
- Pharyngeal haemorrhage324618004
- Pharyngeal hemorrhage324618004
- Pharyngeal gag reflex finding366387007
- Disorder of upper esophageal sphincter367431005
- Disorder of upper oesophageal sphincter367431005
- Hypopharyngeal lesion699209008
- Lesion of hypopharynx699209008
- Hyperaemia of pharynx830000008
- Hyperemia of pharynx830000008
- Obstruction of pharynx caused by food865890009
- Obstruction of pharynx caused by foreign body865891008
- Stenosis of velopharynx1149062005
- VS - velopharynx stenosis1149062005
- Acquired anatomical velopharyngeal insufficiency1279637002
- Acquired incomplete closure of velopharyngeal apparatus due to anatomical abnormality1279637002
- Acquired structural velopharyngeal impairment1279637002
- Borderline incomplete closure of velopharyngeal apparatus due to anatomical abnormality1281814002
- Borderline velopharyngeal anatomical insufficiency1281814002
- Borderline incomplete closure of velopharyngeal apparatus1281816000
- Borderline velopharyngeal dysfunction1281816000
- Acquired incomplete closure of velopharyngeal apparatus1082441000119104
- Acquired velopharyngeal dysfunction1082441000119104
- Acquired velopharyngeal inadequacy1082441000119104
- Borderline acquired incomplete closure of velopharyngeal apparatus1084751000119101
- Borderline acquired velopharyngeal dysfunction1084751000119101
- Borderline acquired velopharyngeal inadequacy1084751000119101
- Borderline velopharyngeal adequacy10998911000119105
- Hyperactive gag reflex286461000119106
- Hyperactive pharyngeal gag reflex286461000119106
- Lesion of oropharynx33431000119109
- Oropharyngeal lesion33431000119109
- Lesion of pharynx71741000112102
- Pharyngeal lesion71741000112102
- Mass of pharynx71731000112108
- Pharyngeal mass71731000112108
- Narrow pharyngeal airway21811000119104
UMLS
- Cyst of PharynxC0264291
- Cyst of pharynxC0264291
- Cyst of pharynx (disorder)C0264291
- Cyst of the PharynxC0264291
- Pharyngeal CystC0264291
- Pharyngeal cystC0264291
- Pharynx CystC0264291
- Edema of pharynxC0236024
- Edema of pharynx (disorder)C0236024
- Edema of throatC0236024
- Edema pharynxC0236024
- Oedema of pharynxC0236024
- Oedema of throatC0236024
- Oedema pharynxC0236024
- Pharyngeal edemaC0236024
- Pharyngeal oedemaC0236024
- Pharynx edemaC0236024
- Pharynx oedemaC0236024
- Swollen throatC0236024
- Throat edemaC0236024
- Throat oedemaC0236024
- Throat swellingC0236024
- edema throatC0236024
- pharyngeal edemaC0236024
- Other diseases of pharynxC0079951
Clinical Terms
- Congestion of throat
- Cyst of Pharynx
- Mass of pharynx
- Cricopharyngeal spasm
- Pharyngeal haemorrhage
- Pharyngeal stenosis
- Acquired incomplete closure of velopharyngeal apparatus due to anatomical abnormality
- Pharynx or nasopharynx oedema
- Haematoma of pharynx
- Disorder of hypopharynx
- Throat oedema
- Disorder of oropharynx
- Velopharyngeal insufficiency
- Pharyngeal cyst
- Acquired anatomical velopharyngeal insufficiency
- Disorder of upper oesophageal sphincter
- Pharyngeal spasm
- Spasm of the cricopharyngeus muscle
- Lesion of pharynx
- Observation of bleeding of pharynx
- Cricopharyngeal achalasia
- Pharyngeal mass
- Hyperactive pharyngeal gag reflex
- Pharyngeal hemorrhage
- Dyssynergia
- Cyst of the Pharynx
- Pharyngeal fistula
- Pharynx edema
- Oedema pharynx
- Cricopharyngeal disorder
- Bleeding of pharynx
- Finding of sensation of pharynx
- Edema of pharynx (disorder)
- Pharyngeal dryness
- Borderline acquired incomplete closure of velopharyngeal apparatus
- Pharynx Cyst
- Hematoma of pharynx
- Muscular incoordination
- Cricopharyngeal dysphagia
- Perforation of pharynx
- Structural velopharyngeal impairment
- Acquired velopharyngeal dysfunction
- Palatopharyngeal incoordination
- Borderline acquired velopharyngeal inadequacy
- Pharyngeal oedema
- Oedema of pharynx
- Pharynx problem
- Iatrogenic perforation of pharynx
- Discharge of pharynx
- Borderline acquired velopharyngeal dysfunction
- pharyngeal edema
- Hyperemia of pharynx
- Lesion of hypopharynx
- Pharyngeal paresis
- Acquired structural velopharyngeal impairment
- Observation of discharge of pharynx
- Pharyngeal lesion
- Throat edema
- Throat problem
- Incoordination
- Cyst of nasopharynx
- Pharynx or nasopharynx edema
- Pharyngeal perforation
- Lack of coordination
- Borderline incomplete closure of velopharyngeal apparatus
- Haemorrhage from pharynx
- Obstruction of pharynx caused by foreign body
- Congestion of pharynx
- Ear, nose and throat disorder
- Incomplete closure of velopharyngeal apparatus due to anatomical abnormality
- Observation of sensation of pharynx
- Pharyngeal gag reflex finding
- Cyst of pharynx (disorder)
- Achalasia of the cricopharyngeus muscle
- edema throat
- Perforation of pharyngeal diverticulum
- Pharyngeal weakness
- Edema of pharynx
- Pharynx oedema
- Retropharyngeal tendinitis
- Velopharyngeal dysfunction
- Acquired velopharyngeal inadequacy
- Disorder of pharynx
- Oropharyngeal lesion
- Borderline velopharyngeal dysfunction
- Cricopharyngeal bar
- Narrow pharyngeal airway
- Traumatic stenosis of pharynx
- Cricopharyngeus muscle dysfunction
- Borderline velopharyngeal anatomical insufficiency
- Stenosis of velopharynx
- Swollen throat
- Throat swelling
- Constriction in throat
- Finding of appearance of pharynx
- Hyperactive gag reflex
- Pharyngeal paralysis
- Disorder of upper esophageal sphincter
- Ulcer of pharynx
- Velopharyngeal inadequacy
- Borderline velopharyngeal adequacy
- Edema of throat
- Hypoactive gag reflex
- Observation of appearance of pharynx
- Obstruction of pharynx caused by food
- Hypopharyngeal lesion
- Oedema of throat
- Borderline incomplete closure of velopharyngeal apparatus due to anatomical abnormality
- Acquired incomplete closure of velopharyngeal apparatus
- Lesion of oropharynx
- Hemorrhage from pharynx
- Oedema of nasopharynx
- Lymphoid follicles on posterior wall of pharynx
- VS - velopharynx stenosis
- Pharyngocutaneous fistula
- Edema of nasopharynx
- Incomplete closure of velopharyngeal apparatus
- Pharyngeal stricture
- Hyperaemia of pharynx
- Edema pharynx
- Dry throat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other diseases of pharynx?
The ICD-10-CM code for other diseases of pharynx is J39.2. The full clinical description is "Other diseases of pharynx". J39.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code J39.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code J39.2 represents “Other diseases of pharynx”. It is classified under Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is J39.2 a billable code?
Yes, J39.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is J39.2 in?
J39.2 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes J00-J99).
What codes cannot be used with J39.2?
J39.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: acute respiratory infection NOS (J22); acute upper respiratory infection (J06.9); upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes or vapors (J68.2).
Are additional codes required with J39.2?
Yes, when using J39.2, 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 SNOMED CT codes does J39.2 map to?
J39.2 maps to 59 SNOMED CT concepts: 71363005, 1279637002, 1082441000119104, 300273006, 1084751000119101, and 54 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for J39.2?
J39.2 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0264291, C0236024, C0079951. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does J39.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other diseases of pharynx 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 J39.2?
J39.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: CA0Y (Other specified upper respiratory tract disorders).
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