J32.1 – Chronic frontal sinusitis

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of upper respiratory tract

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code J32.1

Code: J32.1 (claims format: J321)
Description: Chronic frontal sinusitis
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: J32

Notes for J32.1

Applicable to:

Frontal sinusitis NOS

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

J32 – Chronic sinusitis

Includes:

sinus abscess
sinus empyema
sinus infection
sinus suppuration

Excludes2 (not included here):

acute sinusitis (J01.-)

Use additional code:

code to identify:
infectious agent (B95-B97)

Index terms for J32.1

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in J32

J32.0 – Chronic maxillary sinusitisBillable
J32.2 – Chronic ethmoidal sinusitisBillable
J32.3 – Chronic sphenoidal sinusitisBillable
J32.4 – Chronic pansinusitisBillable
J32.8 – Other chronic sinusitisBillable
J32.9 – Chronic sinusitis, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J32.1?

J32.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for chronic frontal sinusitis, in the block J30-J39 (Other diseases of upper respiratory tract).

Is J32.1 a billable code?

Yes. J32.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does J32.1 belong to?

It belongs to category J32 – Chronic sinusitis.

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.