ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Hypertrophy, hypertrophic pharynx: J39.2
The ICD-10-CM index points "Hypertrophy, hypertrophic pharynx" to J39.2, Other diseases of pharynx. J39.2 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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More specific codes in J39
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- J39Other diseases of upper respiratory tractHeader
- J39.0Retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscessBillable
- J39.1Other abscess of pharynxBillable
- J39.2Other diseases of pharynxBillable
- J39.3Upper respiratory tract hypersensitivity reaction, site unspecifiedBillable
- J39.8Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tractBillable
- J39.9Disease of upper respiratory tract, unspecifiedBillable
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
From J39. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
Related conditions
Related pages
- J39.2 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category J39Every code under it
- Chapter 10Diseases of the respiratory system
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Hypertrophy, hypertrophic pharynx?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Hypertrophy, hypertrophic pharynx" to J39.2, Other diseases of pharynx. J39.2 is a billable code.
Is J39.2 billable?
Yes. J39.2 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to J39.2?
The CDC tabular list gives 3 Excludes1 notes (not coded together), 2 Excludes2 notes (may be coded together when both are documented) for J39.2 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is J39.2 in?
Chapter 10. Diseases of the respiratory system.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.