ICD Code J02

ICD code J02 is acute pharyngitis, which refers to a sudden inflammation of the pharynx, commonly known as a sore throat.

1. Sudden onset of sore throat

2. Painful swallowing

3. Redness and swelling of the pharyngeal mucosa

4. Absence of cough

5. Fever

6. Enlarged and tender anterior cervical lymph nodes

7. Presence of exudate or white patches on the tonsils or pharynx

8. Absence of signs of viral infection such as conjunctivitis, coryza, or hoarseness

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code J02 include:

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

- 99281–99285 (Emergency department visits)

- 99381–99397 (Preventive medicine services)

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

- 87880 (Throat swab, rapid antigen detection)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection)

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture)

These codes are commonly associated with the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of conditions related to ICD code J02.

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