J00 vs J30.9
J00 (Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]) compared with J30.9 (Allergic rhinitis, unspecified), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. J00 carries an Excludes2 note covering J30.9: “allergic rhinitis (J30.1-J30.9)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| J00Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold] | J30.9Allergic rhinitis, unspecified | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | J00-J99 — Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99) | J00-J99 — Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99) |
| Definition | Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold] is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (J00). | Allergic rhinitis, unspecified is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (J30.9). |
| Includes | Acute rhinitis Coryza (acute) Infective nasopharyngitis NOS Infective rhinitis | spasmodic rhinorrhea |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources