ICD-10-CM Codes
J00-J99
J30-J39
J39-
2023 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J39.2

2023 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J39.2

Other diseases of pharynx

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2023

Billable/Specific Code

J39.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM J39.2 became effective on October 1, 2022.
This is the American ICD-10-CM version of J39.2 - other international versions of ICD-10 J39.2 may differ.

Applicable To

Cyst of pharynx
Edema of pharynx

Type 2 Excludes

Type 2 Excludes Help

A type 2 excludes note represents "not included here". A type 2 excludes note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition it is excluded from but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When a type 2 excludes note appears under a code it is acceptable to use both the code (J39.2) and the excluded code together.

chronic pharyngitis (
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J31.2
Chronic pharyngitis
Applicable To
- Chronic sore throat
- Atrophic pharyngitis (chronic)
- Granular pharyngitis (chronic)
- Hypertrophic pharyngitis (chronic)
Type 2 Excludes
- acute pharyngitis (J02.9)
J31.2
)
ulcerative pharyngitis (
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J02.9
Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Applicable To
- Gangrenous pharyngitis (acute)
- Infective pharyngitis (acute) NOS
- Pharyngitis (acute) NOS
- Sore throat (acute) NOS
- Suppurative pharyngitis (acute)
- Ulcerative pharyngitis (acute)
Type 1 Excludes
- influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations (J09.X2, J10.1, J11.1)
J02.9
)

The following code(s) above J39.2 contain annotation back-references

Annotation Back-References

In this context, annotation back-references refer to codes that contain:

Applicable To annotations, or
Code Also annotations, or
Code First annotations, or
Excludes1 annotations, or
Excludes2 annotations, or
Includes annotations, or
Note annotations, or
Use Additional annotations

that may be applicable to J39.2:

J00-J99
2023 ICD-10-CM Range J00-J99
Diseases of the respiratory system
Note
- When a respiratory condition is described as occurring in more than one site and is not specifically indexed, it should be classified to the lower anatomic site (e.g. tracheobronchitis to bronchitis in J40).
Type 2 Excludes
- certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
- certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
- endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
- injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- neoplasms (C00-D49)
- smoke inhalation (T59.81-)
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
Use Additional
- 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)
Diseases of the respiratory system
J39
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J39
Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
Type 1 Excludes
- acute respiratory infection NOS (J22)
- acute upper respiratory infection (J06.9)
- upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes or vapors (J68.2)
Other diseases of upper respiratory tract

Approximate Synonyms

Achalasia, cricopharyngeal
Borderline velopharyngeal adequacy
Borderline velopharyngeal dysfunction
Cricopharyngeal spasm
Cyst of nasopharynx
Disease of nasopharynx
Disorder of nasopharynx
Disorder of pharynx
Edema of nasopharynx
Edema of pharynx
Hyperactive gag reflex
Hypopharyngeal lesion
Lesion of hypopharynx
Lesion of nasopharynx
Lesion of oropharynx
Mass of nasopharynx
Narrow pharyngeal airway
Nasopharyngeal edema
Nasopharyngeal lesion
Nasopharyngeal mass
Oropharyngeal lesion
Pharyngeal disease
Pharyngeal edema
Pharyngeal spasm
Spasm of the cricopharyngeus muscle
Throat irritation
Ulcer of pharynx

ICD-10-CM J39.2 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v40.0):

011 Tracheostomy for face, mouth and neck diagnoses or laryngectomy with mcc
012 Tracheostomy for face, mouth and neck diagnoses or laryngectomy with cc
013 Tracheostomy for face, mouth and neck diagnoses or laryngectomy without cc/mcc
154 Other ear, nose, mouth and throat diagnoses with mcc
155 Other ear, nose, mouth and throat diagnoses with cc
156 Other ear, nose, mouth and throat diagnoses without cc/mcc

Convert J39.2 to ICD-9-CM

Code History

2016 (effective 10/1/2015): New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10-CM)
2017 (effective 10/1/2016): No change
2018 (effective 10/1/2017): No change
2019 (effective 10/1/2018): No change
2020 (effective 10/1/2019): No change
2021 (effective 10/1/2020): No change
2022 (effective 10/1/2021): No change
2023 (effective 10/1/2022): No change

Code annotations containing back-references to J39.2:

Type 1 Excludes: R60
, R60

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R60
Edema, not elsewhere classified
Type 1 Excludes
- angioneurotic edema (T78.3)
- ascites (R18.-)
- cerebral edema (G93.6)
- cerebral edema due to birth injury (P11.0)
- edema of larynx (J38.4)
- edema of nasopharynx (J39.2)
- edema of pharynx (J39.2)
- gestational edema (O12.0-)
- hereditary edema (Q82.0)
- hydrops fetalis NOS (P83.2)
- hydrothorax (J94.8)
- newborn edema (P83.3)
- pulmonary edema (J81.-)
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R60
Edema, not elsewhere classified
Type 1 Excludes
- angioneurotic edema (T78.3)
- ascites (R18.-)
- cerebral edema (G93.6)
- cerebral edema due to birth injury (P11.0)
- edema of larynx (J38.4)
- edema of nasopharynx (J39.2)
- edema of pharynx (J39.2)
- gestational edema (O12.0-)
- hereditary edema (Q82.0)
- hydrops fetalis NOS (P83.2)
- hydrothorax (J94.8)
- newborn edema (P83.3)
- pulmonary edema (J81.-)
Type 2 Excludes: R29.2

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R29.2
Abnormal reflex
Type 2 Excludes
- abnormal pupillary reflex (H57.0)
- hyperactive gag reflex (J39.2)
- vasovagal reaction or syncope (R55)

Diagnosis Index entries containing back-references to J39.2:

Atrophy, atrophic (of)
- pharynx J39.2
Bursitis M71.9
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M71.9
Bursopathy, unspecified
Applicable To
Bursitis NOS
- Thornwaldt, Tornwaldt J39.2
Cicatrix (adherent) (contracted) (painful) (vicious) L90.5
- see also Scar
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L90.5
Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
Applicable To
Adherent scar (skin)
Cicatrix
Disfigurement of skin due to scar
Fibrosis of skin NOS
Scar NOS
Type 2 Excludes
hypertrophic scar (L91.0)
keloid scar (L91.0)
- hypopharynx J39.2
- nasopharynx J39.2
- pharynx J39.2
- throat J39.2
Cyst (colloid) (mucous) (simple) (retention)
- bursa, bursal NEC M71.30
  ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M71.30
  Other bursal cyst, unspecified site
  2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
  - pharyngeal J39.2
- hypopharynx J39.2
- nasopharynx J39.2
- pharynx J39.2 (wall)
- Thornwaldt's J39.2
- Tornwaldt's J39.2
Deformity Q89.9
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q89.9
Congenital malformation, unspecified
Applicable To
Congenital anomaly NOS
Congenital deformity NOS
- pharynx (congenital) Q38.8
  ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q38.8
  Other congenital malformations of pharynx
  2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code POA Exempt
  Applicable To
  Congenital malformation of pharynx NOS
  Imperforate pharynx
  - acquired J39.2
Dilatation
- pharynx J39.2
Disease, diseased - see also Syndrome
- pharynx J39.2
  - specified NEC J39.2
- throat J39.2
Dry, dryness - see also condition
- throat J39.2
Edema, edematous (infectious) (pitting) (toxic) R60.9
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R60.9
Edema, unspecified
Applicable To
Fluid retention NOS
- nasopharynx J39.2
- pharynx J39.2
Fistula (cutaneous) L98.8
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L98.8
Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- pharynx J39.2
- nasopharynx J39.2
- pharyngoesophageal J39.2
Gangrene, gangrenous (connective tissue) (dropsical) (dry) (moist) (skin) (ulcer) I96
- see also Necrosis
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I96
Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
Applicable To
Gangrenous cellulitis
Type 1 Excludes
gangrene in atherosclerosis of native arteries of the extremities (I70.26)
gangrene in hernia (K40.1, K40.4, K41.1, K41.4, K42.1, K43.1-, K44.1, K45.1, K46.1)
gangrene in other peripheral vascular diseases (I73.-)
gangrene of certain specified sites - see Alphabetical Index
gas gangrene (A48.0)
pyoderma gangrenosum (L88)
Type 2 Excludes
gangrene in diabetes mellitus (E08-E13 with .52)
- retropharyngeal J39.2
Hyperesthesia (body surface) R20.3
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R20.3
Hyperesthesia
- pharynx (reflex) J39.2
Hyperplasia, hyperplastic
- pharynx J39.2 (lymphoid)
Hypertrophy, hypertrophic
- pharynx J39.2
Irritation
- pharynx J39.2
Keratosis L57.0
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L57.0
Actinic keratosis
Applicable To
Keratosis NOS
Senile keratosis
Solar keratosis
- pharynx J39.2
Lesion(s) (nontraumatic)
- pharynx J39.2
Obstruction, obstructed, obstructive
- nasopharynx J39.2
- pharynx J39.2
Pain(s) R52
- see also Painful
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R52
Pain, unspecified
Applicable To
Acute pain NOS
Generalized pain NOS
Pain NOS
Type 1 Excludes
acute and chronic pain, not elsewhere classified (G89.-)
localized pain, unspecified type - code to pain by site, such as:
abdomen pain (R10.-)
back pain (M54.9)
breast pain (N64.4)
chest pain (R07.1-R07.9)
ear pain (H92.0-)
eye pain (H57.1)
headache (R51.9)
joint pain (M25.5-)
limb pain (M79.6-)
lumbar region pain (M54.5-)
pelvic and perineal pain (R10.2)
shoulder pain (M25.51-)
spine pain (M54.-)
throat pain (R07.0)
tongue pain (K14.6)
tooth pain (K08.8)
renal colic (N23)
pain disorders exclusively related to psychological factors (F45.41)
- nasopharynx J39.2
- pharynx J39.2
Paralysis, paralytic (complete) (incomplete) G83.9
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G83.9
Paralytic syndrome, unspecified
- throat J39.2
  - muscle J39.2
- fauces J39.2
- pharynx J39.2
Perforation, perforated (nontraumatic) (of)
- pharynx J39.2
Pharyngoplegia J39.2
Polyp, polypus
- pharynx J39.2
Reflex R29.2
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R29.2
Abnormal reflex
Type 2 Excludes
abnormal pupillary reflex (H57.0)
hyperactive gag reflex (J39.2)
vasovagal reaction or syncope (R55)
- hyperactive gag J39.2
Spasm(s) R25.2
- see also condition
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R25.2
Cramp and spasm
Type 2 Excludes
carpopedal spasm (R29.0)
charley-horse (M62.831)
infantile spasms (G40.4-)
muscle spasm of back (M62.830)
muscle spasm of calf (M62.831)
- pharynx (reflex) J39.2
- throat J39.2
Stricture - see also Stenosis
- nasopharynx J39.2
- hypopharynx J39.2
- pharynx J39.2
Tornwaldt's cyst or disease J39.2
Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative
- throat J39.2
- fauces J39.2
- hypopharynx J39.2
- nasopharynx J39.2
- pharynx J39.2

ICD-10-CM Codes Adjacent To J39.2

J38.1 Polyp of vocal cord and larynx

J38.2 Nodules of vocal cords

J38.3 Other diseases of vocal cords

J38.4 Edema of larynx

J38.5 Laryngeal spasm

J38.6 Stenosis of larynx

J38.7 Other diseases of larynx

J39 Other diseases of upper respiratory tract

J39.0 Retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess

J39.1 Other abscess of pharynx

J39.2 Other diseases of pharynx

J39.3 Upper respiratory tract hypersensitivity reaction, site unspecified

J39.8 Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract

J39.9 Disease of upper respiratory tract, unspecified

J40 Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

J41 Simple and mucopurulent chronic bronchitis

J41.0 Simple chronic bronchitis

J41.1 Mucopurulent chronic bronchitis

J41.8 Mixed simple and mucopurulent chronic bronchitis

J42 Unspecified chronic bronchitis

J43 Emphysema

Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.

2023 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J39.2

Other diseases of pharynx

Chronic pharyngitis

Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

Diseases of the respiratory system

Other diseases of upper respiratory tract

Edema, not elsewhere classified

Edema, not elsewhere classified

Abnormal reflex

Bursopathy, unspecified

Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin

Other bursal cyst, unspecified site

Congenital malformation, unspecified

Other congenital malformations of pharynx

Edema, unspecified

Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Gangrene, not elsewhere classified

Hyperesthesia

Actinic keratosis

Pain, unspecified

Paralytic syndrome, unspecified

Abnormal reflex

Cramp and spasm