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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Postnasal Drip

ICD-10 Coding for Postnasal Drip

R09.82
J30.9

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

Also Known as:
PND
Upper Airway Cough Syndrome
nasal drip
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Postnasal Drip

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Postnasal Drip

Use ICD-10 code R09.82 for postnasal drip, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Postnasal drip

Billable Code
R09.82
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of postnasal drip with no identified cause after workup.
coding:
  • • Do not use as principal diagnosis if a definitive cause is identified.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic postnasal drip

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document the etiology of postnasal drip if known.

Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

Billable Code
J30.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Positive allergen testing
  • • Nasal eosinophilia

Applicable To

  • • Hay fever

Important Notes

  • • Document allergy testing results to support coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J30.9

Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

Use when postnasal drip is due to allergies.

R09.82

Postnasal drip

Use as secondary code when postnasal drip is due to allergic rhinitis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for postnasal drip?

The ICD-10 code for postnasal drip is R09.82. It is used when postnasal drip is present without a definitive underlying cause.

How should postnasal drip be documented?

Document the onset, duration, characteristics of secretions, associated symptoms, and any diagnostic tests performed to identify the cause.

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