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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis

J01.90
J01.00

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acute bacterial rhinosinusitis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
ABRS
Acute Sinusitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis

Use ICD-10 code J01.90 for acute sinusitis, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute sinusitis, unspecified

Billable Code
J01.90
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Symptoms persist beyond 10 days with purulent discharge.
coding:
  • • Use when specific sinus is not documented.

Applicable To

  • • Acute sinusitis NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies duration and symptoms to differentiate from viral infections.

Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified

Billable Code
J01.00
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Maxillary sinus tenderness
  • • Purulent nasal discharge

Applicable To

  • • Acute maxillary sinusitis NOS

Important Notes

  • • Document specific sinus involvement to ensure accurate coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B95.0

Streptococcus, group A, as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use when Streptococcus is identified as the causative agent.

B96.2

Haemophilus influenzae as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use when Haemophilus influenzae is identified as the causative agent.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute bacterial rhinosinusitis?

The ICD-10 code for acute bacterial rhinosinusitis is J01.90 for unspecified acute sinusitis, with additional codes for specific infectious agents.

How is acute bacterial rhinosinusitis diagnosed?

Diagnosis involves documenting symptoms persisting over 10 days, purulent discharge, and identifying the bacterial cause through culture or PCR.

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