J033-char group
Acute tonsillitis
⇄ Primary-code rule changed vs QĐ4469
Coding rules (TT06)
- ●Avoid — more specific 4-5 char codes exist (see below)
Coding guidance (WHO 2019)
Excl.: peritonsillar abscess (J36) sore throat: NOS (J02.9) acute (J02.-) streptococcal (J02.0)