J31: Chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis
Codes under J31 (Chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| J31.0 | Chronic rhinitis | ✓ |
| J31.0 | Chronic rhinitis | ✓ |
| J31.1 | Chronic nasopharyngitis | ✓ |
| J31.1 | Chronic nasopharyngitis | ✓ |
| J31.2 | Chronic pharyngitis | ✓ |
| J31.2 | Chronic pharyngitis | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code J31?
J31 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis. It contains 6 more specific diagnosis codes, 6 of which are billable.
Is J31 a billable code?
No — J31 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example J31.0 — Chronic rhinitis). 6 of the 6 codes under J31 are billable.
What codes fall under J31?
J31 includes J31.0, J31.0, J31.1, J31.1, J31.2, plus 1 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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