ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative tonsil: J35.8
The ICD-10-CM index points "Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative tonsil" to J35.8, Other chronic diseases of tonsils and adenoids. J35.8 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 J35
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- J35Chronic diseases of tonsils and adenoidsHeader
- J35.0Chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditisHeader
- J35.01Chronic tonsillitisBillable
- J35.02Chronic adenoiditisBillable
- J35.03Chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditisBillable
- J35.1Hypertrophy of tonsilsBillable
- J35.2Hypertrophy of adenoidsBillable
- J35.3Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoidsBillable
- J35.8Other chronic diseases of tonsils and adenoidsBillable
- J35.9Chronic disease of tonsils and adenoids, unspecifiedBillable
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Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative tonsil?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative tonsil" to J35.8, Other chronic diseases of tonsils and adenoids. J35.8 is a billable code.
Is J35.8 billable?
Yes. J35.8 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What chapter is J35.8 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.