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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Sinus Pressure

ICD-10 Coding for Sinus Pressure

J01.90
J32.9
R09.89

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

Also Known as:
Sinus Congestion
Sinus Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Sinus Pressure

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Sinus Pressure

Use ICD-10 code J01.90 for acute sinusitis, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute sinusitis, unspecified

Billable Code
J01.90
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Presence of acute sinus pressure with nasal congestion

Applicable To

  • • Acute sinus pressure with nasal congestion

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies acute nature and lack of specific sinus involvement.

Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

Billable Code
J32.9
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Chronic sinus pressure with prolonged symptoms

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies chronic nature and lack of specific sinus involvement.

Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

Billable Code
R09.89
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Isolated sinus pressure without sinusitis

Important Notes

  • • Use only when sinus pressure is isolated and not linked to sinusitis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z77.22

Contact with and exposure to environmental tobacco smoke

Use when there is documented exposure to tobacco smoke.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for sinus pressure?

The ICD-10 code for sinus pressure without specific sinusitis is R09.89. For sinus pressure associated with acute sinusitis, use J01.90, and for chronic sinusitis, use J32.9.

How to document sinus pressure for ICD-10 coding?

Document the onset, duration, location, and associated symptoms of sinus pressure. Include any objective findings like imaging results to support the diagnosis.

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