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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Nasal Congestion

ICD-10 Coding for Nasal Congestion

R09.81
J30.9

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

Also Known as:
Stuffy Nose
Nasal Obstruction
nasal blockage
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Nasal Congestion

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

Use ICD-10 code R09.81 for nasal congestion, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Nasal congestion

Billable Code
R09.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Nasal congestion without a confirmed underlying cause.
coding_criteria:
  • • No other specific respiratory diagnosis confirmed.

Applicable To

  • • Stuffy nose

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies duration and any associated symptoms.

Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

Billable Code
J30.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • RAST/ImmunoCAP confirming specific IgE

Applicable To

  • • Hay fever

Important Notes

  • • Document allergen test results and specific allergens.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B97.89

Other viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use when an infectious agent like rhinovirus is identified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for nasal congestion?

The ICD-10 code for nasal congestion is R09.81, used when nasal congestion is a standalone symptom without a confirmed underlying cause.

When should R09.81 be used?

Use R09.81 when nasal congestion is present without a confirmed diagnosis like sinusitis or allergic rhinitis.

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