ICD Code J00-

ICD code J00 is acute nasopharyngitis, commonly known as the common cold.

1. Sudden onset of nasal congestion

2. Frequent sneezing

3. Runny nose with clear or mucoid discharge

4. Sore or scratchy throat

5. Mild headache

6. Malaise or general feeling of discomfort

7. Absence of high fever (temperature usually normal or mildly elevated)

8. Symptoms typically lasting less than 10 days

9. No evidence of bacterial infection or other specific respiratory illness

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code J00 include:

- 99201–99215 (Office or other outpatient evaluation and management services)

- 92511 (Nasopharyngoscopy with endoscope)

- 31575 (Laryngoscopy, flexible fiberoptic; diagnostic)

- 87070 (Culture, bacterial; any other source except urine, blood or stool)

- 87880 (Throat swab, rapid antigen detection)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection; subcutaneous or intramuscular)

- 90471 (Immunization administration, one vaccine)

CPT code selection should be based on the specific services rendered and clinical documentation.

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