ICD Code J02-

ICD code J02- is acute pharyngitis, which refers to a sudden inflammation of the pharynx, commonly known as a sore throat, caused by various infectious agents.

1. Sudden onset of sore throat

2. Pain or difficulty swallowing

3. Erythema and swelling of the pharyngeal walls

4. Absence of cough

5. Fever

6. Enlarged, tender anterior cervical lymph nodes

7. Tonsillar exudates or white patches on the tonsils

8. Headache

9. Malaise or general discomfort

10. Possible presence of petechiae on the soft palate

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 CPT codes are commonly associated with the evaluation, management, and diagnostic testing for conditions related to ICD code J02-.

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