J34.9 – Unspecified disorder of nose and nasal sinuses

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code J34.9

Code: J34.9 (claims format: J349)
Description: Unspecified disorder of nose and nasal sinuses
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: J34

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)

Index terms for J34.9

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

Related codes in J34

J34.0 – Abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of noseBillable
J34.1 – Cyst and mucocele of nose and nasal sinusBillable
J34.2 – Deviated nasal septumBillable
J34.3 – Hypertrophy of nasal turbinatesBillable
J34.8 – Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinusesHeader

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J34.9?

J34.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified disorder of nose and nasal sinuses, in the block J30-J39 (Other diseases of upper respiratory tract).

Is J34.9 a billable code?

Yes. J34.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does J34.9 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.