J32 – Chronic sinusitis
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
ICD-10-CM code
J32
- Code
J32(claims format:J32)- Description
- Chronic sinusitis
- 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 J32
J32 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- J32.0 – Chronic maxillary sinusitisBillable
- J32.1 – Chronic frontal 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
Notes for J32
Includes:
- sinus abscess
- sinus empyema
- sinus infection
- sinus suppuration
Excludes2 (not included here):
- acute sinusitis (J01.-)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J32?
J32 is the ICD-10-CM code for chronic sinusitis, in the block J30-J39 (Other diseases of upper respiratory tract).
Is J32 a billable code?
No. J32 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.