All ICD10 Codes
J32Not billable, use a more specific code below

Chronic sinusitis

In Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39), chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System

7 billable codes under J32: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

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Instructional notes

Includes: conditions that are coded here

  • sinus abscess
  • sinus empyema
  • sinus infection
  • sinus suppuration

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

  • acute sinusitis (J01.-)

Use additional code: add a second code for this, listed after this one

  • code to identify:
  • infectious agent (B95-B97)

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Covers COPD and asthma exacerbations, sequencing of acute respiratory failure, confirmed versus suspected identified influenza, ventilator associated pneumonia, and vaping-related disorders.

Read Section I.C.10 (page 56)

All codes under J32

J32 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

J32 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, all 7 billable codes under J32 group to MS-DRG 152 or 153 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

Other codes that refer to J32

Notes on these codes point to J32.

  • B44 Code Also: sinus aspergilloma (J32.-)

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Sinusitis

Sinusitis means your sinuses are inflamed. The cause can be an infection or another problem. Your sinuses are hollow air spaces within the bones surrounding the nose. They produce mucus, which drains into the nose. If your nose is swollen, this can block the sinuses and cause pain.

Read more about sinusitis on MedlinePlus

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.