ICD-10-CM J34: Other and unspecified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for J34

Other and unspecified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses

Coding Notes & Guidelines for J34

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

congenital deviated nasal septum (Q67.4)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

varicose ulcer of nasal septum (I86.8)

Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • gastrointestinal mucositis (ulcerative) (K92.81)
  • mucositis (ulcerative) of vagina and vulva (N76.81)
  • oral mucositis (ulcerative) (K12.3-)
Code First
  • underlying cause, such as:
  • deviated nasal septum (J34.2)
Inclusion Terms
  • Cellulitis of nose
  • Necrosis of nose
  • Ulceration of nose
Inclusion Terms

Deflection or deviation of septum (nasal) (acquired)

Inclusion Terms
  • Nasal valve compromise
  • Nasal valve stenosis
Inclusion Terms

Narrowing of the septum, head of the inferior turbinate and the upper lateral cartilage

Inclusion Terms

Collapse or falling of the upper, middle sidewall of the nose on inspiration

Inclusion Terms

Fixed narrowing of the caudal septum, lower lateral cartilage, alar rim and nasal sill

Inclusion Terms

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

Inclusion Terms

Nasal valve collapse, NOS

Inclusion Terms
  • Perforation of nasal septum NOS
  • Rhinolith
Code Also
  • type of associated therapy, such as:
  • antineoplastic and immunosuppressive drugs (T45.1X-)
  • radiological procedure and radiotherapy (Y84.2)

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for J34):

J34.0 - Abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of nose J34.1 - Cyst and mucocele of nose and nasal sinus J34.2 - Deviated nasal septum J34.3 - Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates J34.8 - Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses J34.81 - Nasal mucositis (ulcerative) J34.82 - Nasal valve collapse J34.820 - Internal nasal valve collapse J34.8200 - Internal nasal valve collapse, unspecified J34.8201 - Internal nasal valve collapse, static J34.8202 - Internal nasal valve collapse, dynamic J34.821 - External nasal valve collapse J34.8210 - External nasal valve collapse, unspecified J34.8211 - External nasal valve collapse, static J34.8212 - External nasal valve collapse, dynamic J34.829 - Nasal valve collapse, unspecified J34.89 - Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses J34.9 - Unspecified disorder of nose and nasal sinuses

About ICD-10-CM Code J34 (Other and unspecified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses)

ICD-10-CM code J34 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 J34 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about J34 - Other and unspecified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses. 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 Other and unspecified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses.