J31 – Chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
ICD-10-CM code
J31
- Code
J31(claims format:J31)- Description
- Chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
Billable codes under J31
J31 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- J31.0 – Chronic rhinitisBillable
- J31.1 – Chronic nasopharyngitisBillable
- J31.2 – Chronic pharyngitisBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J31?
J31 is the ICD-10-CM code for chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis, in the block J30-J39 (Other diseases of upper respiratory tract).
Is J31 a billable code?
No. J31 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.