Tonsillitis ICD10 code: J03.9
Tonsillitis ICD9 code: 474.9
Tonsillitis is a common condition characterized by inflammation of the tonsils, which are two masses of tissue at the back of the throat. The International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) provides a specific code for this condition. The ICD-10 code for tonsillitis is J03.9. This code falls under the category of Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99) and specifically represents acute tonsillitis, unspecified. It is important to note that there are several other specific codes available in the ICD-10 for various types of tonsillitis, such as J03.0 for streptococcal tonsillitis.
In contrast, the ICD-9 code for tonsillitis is 463. This code is part of the Infectious and Parasitic Diseases section (001-139) and represents acute tonsillitis, which is not further specified.
Overall, the ICD-10 code J03.9 provides a more detailed and specific classification for tonsillitis compared to the ICD-9 code 463. The transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 has allowed for greater accuracy in medical coding and improved documentation of various diseases and conditions.