J34.8212

Billable

ChapterJ00–J99

Ranksubcategory

Official Description

External nasal valve collapse, dynamic

Metadata & Insights

•2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
•Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
•Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99).

Instructional Notes

Includes

Collapse or falling of the lower sidewall or nostril of the nose on inspiration

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Clinical Hierarchy

CH10Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)

J30-J39Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39)

J34Other and unspecified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses

J34.8Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses

J34.82Nasal valve collapse

J34.821External nasal valve collapse

J34.8212External nasal valve collapse, dynamic

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to J34.8212:

subcategoryJ34.82

Nasal valve collapse

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categoryJ34

Other and unspecified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses

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chapterCH10

Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)

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Alphabetic Index Mentions

These are Diagnosis Index lookup paths that route to J34.8212. Use them as entry terms for search, then confirm final coding instructions in the Tabular List and notes above.

2 raw paths

Collapse2 unique routes

lower sidewall or nostril, on inspiration→J34.8212

MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

DRG 154

Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with MCC

DRG 155

Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with CC

DRG 156

Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses without CC/MCC

DRG 795

Normal Newborn

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