Other and unspecified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
In Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39), chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System
19 billable codes under J34: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.
Instructional notes
Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable
- varicose ulcer of nasal septum (I86.8)
All codes under J34
J34 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
- J34.0Abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of nose
- J34.1Cyst and mucocele of nose and nasal sinus
- J34.2Deviated nasal septum
- J34.3Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
- J34.8Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
- J34.81Nasal mucositis (ulcerative)
- J34.82Nasal valve collapse
- J34.820Internal nasal valve collapse
- J34.8200Internal nasal valve collapse, unspecified
- J34.8201Internal nasal valve collapse, static
- J34.8202Internal nasal valve collapse, dynamic
- J34.821External nasal valve collapse
- J34.8210External nasal valve collapse, unspecified
- J34.8211External nasal valve collapse, static
- J34.8212External nasal valve collapse, dynamic
- J34.829Nasal valve collapse, unspecified
- J34.83Odontogenic sinusitis
- J34.830Odontogenic sinusitis, maxillary sinus
- J34.831Odontogenic sinusitis, ethmoid sinus
- J34.832Odontogenic sinusitis, frontal sinus
- J34.833Odontogenic sinusitis, sphenoid sinus
- J34.839Odontogenic sinusitis, unspecified
- J34.89Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
- J34.9Unspecified disorder of nose and nasal sinuses
MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under J34 group to these MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.
- DRG 154 Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with MCC (18 of 19 codes)
- DRG 155 Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with CC (18 of 19 codes)
- DRG 156 Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses without CC/MCC (18 of 19 codes)
- DRG 795 Normal Newborn (17 of 19 codes)
- DRG 152 Otitis Media and URI with MCC (1 of 19 codes)
- DRG 153 Otitis Media and URI without MCC (1 of 19 codes)
- DRG 202 Bronchitis and Asthma with CC/MCC (1 of 19 codes)
- DRG 203 Bronchitis and Asthma without CC/MCC (1 of 19 codes)
- DRG 791 Prematurity with Major Problems (1 of 19 codes)
- DRG 793 Full Term Neonate with Major Problems (1 of 19 codes)
About the condition
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Nose Injuries and Disorders
Your nose is important to your health. It filters the air you breathe, removing dust, germs, and irritants. It warms and moistens the air to keep your lungs and tubes that lead to them from drying out. Your nose also contains the nerve cells that help your sense of smell. When there is a problem with your nose, your whole body can suffer. For example, the stuffy nose of the common cold can make it hard for you to breathe, sleep, or get comfortable.
Read more about nose injuries and disorders on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.