J03.90
Acute tonsillitis, unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
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Acute adenoiditis
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Acute tonsillitis
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Adenoiditis, acute
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Lingular tonsillitis
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Tonsillitis
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Tonsillitis, lingual
Clinical Information
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An acute inflammation of the tonsils caused by viruses or bacteria. Signs and symptoms include fever, enlargement of the tonsils, difficulty swallowing, and enlargement of the regional lymph nodes.
Details
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J03.90 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM J03.90 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of J03.90 – other international versions of ICD-10 J03.90 may differ.