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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Nasal Obstruction

ICD-10 Coding for Nasal Obstruction

J34.2
J34.3
R09.81

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

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

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

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

  • • Imaging shows septal deviation obstructing >50% of nasal lumen

Applicable To

  • • Septal deviation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging documentation is available to support the diagnosis.

Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates

Billable Code
J34.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Endoscopic visualization of turbinate hypertrophy causing >70% obstruction

Applicable To

  • • Enlarged turbinates

Important Notes

  • • Document laterality to ensure accurate coding.

Nasal congestion

Billable Code
R09.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Symptom documentation without identified cause

Applicable To

  • • Stuffy nose

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no specific cause is documented before using this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R09.81

Nasal congestion

Use as an ancillary code when the primary cause is unknown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for nasal obstruction?

The ICD-10 code for nasal obstruction due to a deviated septum is J34.2, while R09.81 is used for nasal congestion without a specific cause.

How is nasal obstruction documented?

Nasal obstruction should be documented with specific details such as duration, failed treatments, and imaging findings to support the diagnosis.

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