Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
ICD-10 J02.9 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of acute pharyngitis, unspecified.
Acute pharyngitis, unspecified, refers to inflammation of the throat without a specified cause. Patients typically present with a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and may have accompanying symptoms such as fever and malaise. The condition is often viral in origin, but bacterial causes cannot be ruled out without further testing. Management focuses on symptomatic relief, including analgesics and throat lozenges, while monitoring for any signs of complications.
Symptoms include sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever, and malaise.
Treatment focuses on symptomatic relief with pain relievers and hydration.
