ICD-10 J31.2
Billable / SpecificChronic pharyngitis
About ICD-10-CM J31.2
ICD-10-CM code J31.2 represents Chronic pharyngitis. This is a billable/specific code in the Respiratory System chapter (block J31). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM J31.2 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under J31.2. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Chronic sore throat
- Atrophic pharyngitis (chronic)
- Granular pharyngitis (chronic)
- Hypertrophic pharyngitis (chronic)
Type 2 Excludes
Not included here, the excluded code is not part of J31.2, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. Both codes may be coded together when applicable.
- acute pharyngitis (J02.9)
Medicare LCD Coverage for J31.2
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list J31.2 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing J31.2.
1 Cigna
2 Medicare
1 Aetna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with J31.2
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert J31.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| J31.2 | 4721 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To J31.2
Other codes in section J30-J39 (Other diseases of upper respiratory tract).
ICD-10 J31.2, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code J31.2 billable? +
Yes, J31.2 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 J31.2? +
ICD-10 J31.2 includes: Chronic sore throat; Atrophic pharyngitis (chronic); Granular pharyngitis (chronic), and 1 more clinical synonyms.
What codes are Type 2 Excludes for J31.2? +
Type 2 Excludes (may be coded together when both conditions exist): acute pharyngitis (J02.9)
What ICD-9 codes does J31.2 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, J31.2 maps to ICD-9 codes: 4721. 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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