J34.82 – Nasal valve collapse
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
ICD-10-CM code
J34.82
- Code
J34.82(claims format:J3482)- Description
- Nasal valve collapse
- 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
- Parent codes
- J34 › J34.8
Billable codes under J34.82
J34.82 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- J34.820 – Internal nasal valve collapseHeader (more codes below)
- J34.821 – External nasal valve collapseHeader (more codes below)
- J34.829 – Nasal valve collapse, unspecifiedBillable
Notes for J34.82
Applicable to:
- Nasal valve compromise
- Nasal valve stenosis
Code first:
- underlying cause, such as:
- deviated nasal septum (J34.2)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
J34 – Other and unspecified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
Excludes2 (not included here):
- varicose ulcer of nasal septum (I86.8)
Related codes in J34.8
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J34.82?
J34.82 is the ICD-10-CM code for nasal valve collapse, in the block J30-J39 (Other diseases of upper respiratory tract).
Is J34.82 a billable code?
No. J34.82 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does J34.82 belong to?
It belongs to category J34 – Other and unspecified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses.
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.