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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute Sinus Infection

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Sinus Infection

J01.90
J01.00

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

Also Known as:
Acute Sinusitis
Sinus Infection
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Sinus Infection

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Sinus Infection

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

  • • Symptoms lasting more than 10 days with purulent discharge

Applicable To

  • • Acute sinus infection without specification of site

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the duration and symptoms to differentiate from chronic cases.

Acute maxillary sinusitis

Billable Code
J01.00
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Acute infection of the maxillary sinus

Important Notes

  • • Document specific sinus involvement to avoid unspecified 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 the infectious agent is identified as group A Streptococcus.

Z77.22

Contact with and (suspected) exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (acute) (chronic)

Use when there is documented exposure to tobacco smoke.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute sinus infection?

The ICD-10 code for an unspecified acute sinus infection is J01.90. If the specific sinus is involved, use codes like J01.00 for maxillary sinusitis.

How do you code acute maxillary sinusitis?

Acute maxillary sinusitis is coded as J01.00 in ICD-10. Ensure documentation specifies maxillary involvement and symptoms.

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