ICD-10 J00
Billable / SpecificAcute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
About ICD-10-CM J00
ICD-10-CM code J00 represents Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]. This is a billable/specific code in the Respiratory System chapter (block J00). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM J00 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under J00. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Acute rhinitis
- Coryza (acute)
- Infective nasopharyngitis NOS
- Infective rhinitis
- Nasal catarrh, acute
- Nasopharyngitis NOS
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with J00. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- acute pharyngitis (J02.-)
- acute sore throat NOS (J02.9)
- influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations (J09.X2, J10.1, J11.1)
- pharyngitis NOS (J02.9)
- rhinitis NOS (J31.0)
- sore throat NOS (J02.9)
Type 2 Excludes
Not included here, the excluded code is not part of J00, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. Both codes may be coded together when applicable.
- allergic rhinitis (J30.1-J30.9)
- chronic pharyngitis (J31.2)
- chronic rhinitis (J31.0)
- chronic sore throat (J31.2)
- nasopharyngitis, chronic (J31.1)
- vasomotor rhinitis (J30.0)
Medicare LCD Coverage for J00
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list J00 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing J00.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with J00
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert J00 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| J00 | 460 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To J00
Other codes in section J00-J06 (Acute upper respiratory infections).
ICD-10 J00, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code J00 billable? +
Yes, J00 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to J00? +
ICD-10 J00 includes: Acute rhinitis; Coryza (acute); Infective nasopharyngitis NOS, and 3 more clinical synonyms.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for J00? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with J00): acute pharyngitis (J02.-); acute sore throat NOS (J02.9); influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations (J09.X2, J10.1, J11.1)
What codes are Type 2 Excludes for J00? +
Type 2 Excludes (may be coded together when both conditions exist): allergic rhinitis (J30.1-J30.9); chronic pharyngitis (J31.2); chronic rhinitis (J31.0)
What ICD-9 codes does J00 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, J00 maps to ICD-9 codes: 460. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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