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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Blocked Nose

ICD-10 Coding for Blocked Nose

J34.2
J30.9
R09.81

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

Also Known as:
Nasal Congestion
Nasal Obstruction
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Blocked Nose

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Blocked Nose

Use ICD-10 code J34.2 for deviated nasal septum, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Deviated nasal septum

Billable Code
J34.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Imaging shows septal deviation

Applicable To

  • • Septal deviation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging confirms diagnosis before coding.

Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

Billable Code
J30.9
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Allergic rhinitis NOS

Important Notes

  • • Document specific allergens if known.

Nasal congestion

Billable Code
R09.81
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Stuffy nose

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using with definitive diagnosis codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R09.81

Nasal congestion

Use when no definitive diagnosis is available.

Z72.0

Tobacco use

Use if patient smokes and it affects nasal condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a blocked nose?

The ICD-10 code for nasal congestion without a definitive diagnosis is R09.81. For specific causes like a deviated septum, use J34.2.

How do you code nasal obstruction due to allergies?

Use J30.9 for unspecified allergic rhinitis when specific allergens are not identified.

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