J31.1 – Chronic nasopharyngitis
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
ICD-10-CM code
J31.1
- Code
J31.1(claims format:J311)- Description
- Chronic nasopharyngitis
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 10. Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- Block
- J30-J39 Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
- Parent codes
- J31
Notes for J31.1
Excludes2 (not included here):
- acute nasopharyngitis (J00)
Index terms for J31.1
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in J31
- J31.0 – Chronic rhinitisBillable
- J31.2 – Chronic pharyngitisBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J31.1?
J31.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for chronic nasopharyngitis, in the block J30-J39 (Other diseases of upper respiratory tract).
Is J31.1 a billable code?
Yes. J31.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does J31.1 belong to?
It belongs to category J31 – Chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.