Sinusitis ICD-10 codes
Start with the primary code, then move to a more specific related code when the documentation supports it.
J01.90 | Acute sinusitis, unspecified | ICD-10-CM |
J01.00 | Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified | ICD-10-CM |
J01.10 | Acute frontal sinusitis, unspecified | ICD-10-CM |
J32.9 | Chronic sinusitis, unspecified | ICD-10-CM |
J30.9 | Allergic rhinitis, unspecified | ICD-10-CM |
Use J01.- for acute sinusitis and J32.- for chronic sinusitis. Pick a site-specific code when maxillary, frontal, ethmoidal, or sphenoidal involvement is documented. Do not code allergic rhinitis as sinusitis unless sinusitis is diagnosed.
“Ten days of worsening facial pressure, purulent nasal discharge, and maxillary tenderness after viral URI. No orbital symptoms. Assessment: acute maxillary sinusitis; delayed antibiotic prescription and nasal steroid.”
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I10ICD-10-CM
Essential (primary) hypertension
Preuve: “Chief Complaint Elevated and fluctuating blood pressure readings.”
E78.5ICD-10-CM
Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Preuve: “2. Hyperlipidemia. Clinically stable on atorvastatin.”
M19.90ICD-10-CM
Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
Preuve: “3. Osteoarthritis. Symptoms stable. Continue conservative management with acetaminophen as needed.”
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FAQ
When is sinusitis chronic?
Chronic sinusitis should be documented clinically as chronic, often with prolonged or recurrent symptoms. Coding then moves from J01.- to J32.-.
How specific should acute sinusitis coding be?
Use the site-specific acute code when the note documents maxillary, frontal, ethmoidal, or sphenoidal sinus involvement.
Can AI distinguish rhinitis from sinusitis?
Notat extracts duration, discharge, facial tenderness, diagnosis, and treatment plan as clinical facts, then suggests the code supported by the assessment.