ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J34.8
Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J34.8
- gastrointestinal mucositis (ulcerative) (K92.81)
- mucositis (ulcerative) of vagina and vulva (N76.81)
- oral mucositis (ulcerative) (K12.3-)
- underlying cause, such as:
- deviated nasal septum (J34.2)
- Nasal valve compromise
- Nasal valve stenosis
Narrowing of the septum, head of the inferior turbinate and the upper lateral cartilage
Collapse or falling of the upper, middle sidewall of the nose on inspiration
Fixed narrowing of the caudal septum, lower lateral cartilage, alar rim and nasal sill
Collapse or falling of the lower sidewall or nostril of the nose on inspiration
Nasal valve collapse, NOS
- Perforation of nasal septum NOS
- Rhinolith
- type of associated therapy, such as:
- antineoplastic and immunosuppressive drugs (T45.1X-)
- radiological procedure and radiotherapy (Y84.2)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code J34.8 (Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses)
ICD-10-CM code J34.8 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 J34.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J34.8 - Other specified 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 specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses.