ICD-10 Code for Rhinitis

The default ICD-10-CM 2027 code for rhinitis (atrophic) (catarrhal) (chronic) (croupous) (fibrinous) (granulomatous) (hyperplastic) (hypertrophic) (membranous) (obstructive) (purulent) (suppurative) (ulcerative) is J31.0 – Chronic rhinitis. More specific codes depend on the details documented, as listed in the official index (15 codes, 15 billable).

Main code: J31.0 – Chronic rhinitis
Billable: Yes

Index entries for Rhinitis

with
- sore throat – see Nasopharyngitis
acute – J00
allergic – J30.9
- with asthma – J45.909
  - with
    - exacerbation (acute) – J45.901
    - status asthmaticus – J45.902
- due to
  - food – J30.5
  - pollen – J30.1
- nonseasonal – J30.89
- perennial – J30.89
- seasonal NEC – J30.2
- specified NEC – J30.89
infective – J00
pneumococcal – J00
syphilitic – A52.73
- congenital – A50.05 – J99 [manifestation]
tuberculous – A15.8
vasomotor – J30.0

How to choose the right code

Start with the main term, then pick the indented subterm that matches the documentation (type, cause, site, laterality, episode of care). Always confirm the code in the tabular list: follow its Excludes1/Excludes2, “code first” and “use additional code” notes, and add a 7th character where required.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 alphabetic index.