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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Nasal Congestion

ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Nasal Congestion

J32.9
J30.9
R09.81

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

Also Known as:
Persistent Nasal Blockage
Chronic Rhinitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Nasal Congestion

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Nasal Congestion

Use ICD-10 code J32.9 for chronic sinusitis, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

Billable Code
J32.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • CT scan shows mucosal thickening
documentation:
  • • Symptoms documented for more than 12 weeks

Applicable To

  • • Chronic sinus infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure chronicity is documented with imaging and symptom duration.

Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

Billable Code
J30.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Positive IgE testing
  • • History of allergen exposure

Applicable To

  • • Hay fever

Important Notes

  • • Document allergen exposure and testing results.

Nasal congestion

Billable Code
R09.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Symptoms documented without identified cause

Applicable To

  • • Nasal blockage

Important Notes

  • • Use as a symptom code when no specific diagnosis is available.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R09.81

Nasal congestion

Use as a secondary code when chronic sinusitis is the primary diagnosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for chronic nasal congestion?

The ICD-10 code for chronic nasal congestion is R09.81 when the underlying cause is not identified. For specific conditions like chronic sinusitis, use J32.9.

How do you document chronic nasal congestion?

Document the duration of symptoms, any imaging or test results, and treatment history to support the diagnosis of chronic nasal congestion.

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