ICD-10-CM J31: Chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for J31

Chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis

Coding Notes & Guidelines for J31

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • allergic rhinitis (J30.1-J30.9)
  • vasomotor rhinitis (J30.0)
Excludes2: Not Included Here

acute nasopharyngitis (J00)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

acute pharyngitis (J02.9)

Inclusion Terms
  • Atrophic rhinitis (chronic)
  • Granulomatous rhinitis (chronic)
  • Hypertrophic rhinitis (chronic)
  • Obstructive rhinitis (chronic)
  • Ozena
  • Purulent rhinitis (chronic)
  • Rhinitis (chronic) NOS
  • Ulcerative rhinitis (chronic)
Inclusion Terms
  • Chronic sore throat
  • Atrophic pharyngitis (chronic)
  • Granular pharyngitis (chronic)
  • Hypertrophic pharyngitis (chronic)

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for J31):

J31.0 - Chronic rhinitis J31.1 - Chronic nasopharyngitis J31.2 - Chronic pharyngitis

About ICD-10-CM Code J31 (Chronic rhinitis)

ICD-10-CM code J31 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM J31 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about J31 - Chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Chronic rhinitis related to nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis.