Strep Throat ICD-10-CM Codes

What ICD-10 codes are used for strep throat?

Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria. Here are the commonly used strep throat ICD codes:

• J02.0 - Streptococcal pharyngitis: This code is intended for use when a patient has been confirmed to have streptococcal pharyngitis, commonly referred to as strep throat.
• J03.00 - Acute streptococcal tonsillitis, unspecified: This is meant to be used if the patient is confirmed to have streptococcal tonsillitis, which is caused by the same bacteria that causes strep throat.
• J03.01 - Acute recurrent streptococcal tonsillitis: Same as the previous code, but the strep tonsillitis is recurrent.

Which strep throat ICD codes are billable?

All three of these strep throat ICD-10-CM codes are valid and billable.

Clinical information

Strep throat is a common bacterial infection that primarily affects the throat and tonsils. Here's what you need to know:

• Symptoms often include a sore throat, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and white tonsil patches.
• It is highly contagious and spreads through respiratory droplets.
• Diagnosis is usually confirmed through a rapid strep test or throat culture.
• Treatment typically involves antibiotics like penicillin or amoxicillin to kill the bacteria.
• Completing the entire course of antibiotics is crucial to prevent complications like rheumatic fever.

Synonyms include

• Streptococcal sore throat
• Streptococcal pharyngitis
• Streptococcal tonsillitis
• Group A strep throat
• GAS throat infection
• Acute pharyngitis (streptococcal)
• Chronic pharyngitis due to streptococcal bacteria
• Acute tonsillitis (streptococcal)
• Acute recurrent tonsillitis (streptococcal)
• Severe sore throat due to streptococcal pharyngitis
• Streptococcal pharyngitis with scarlet fever

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