ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J31.0 - Chronic rhinitis (original) (raw)

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Chronic rhinitis

ICD-10-CM Code:

J31.0

ICD-10 Code for:

Chronic rhinitis

Is Billable?

Yes - Valid for Submission

Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]

Chronic

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J31.0 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of chronic rhinitis. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

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  2. Approximate Synonyms
  3. Clinical Classification
  4. Clinical Information
  5. Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
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The following list of clinical terms are approximate synonyms, alternative descriptions, or common phrases that might be used by patients, healthcare providers, or medical coders to describe the same condition. These synonyms and related diagnosis terms are often used when searching for an ICD-10 code, especially when the exact medical terminology is unclear. Whether you're looking for lay terms, similar diagnosis names, or common language alternatives, this list can help guide you to the correct ICD-10 classification.

Clinical Classifications group individual ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes into broader, clinically meaningful categories. These categories help simplify complex data by organizing related conditions under common clinical themes.

They are especially useful for data analysis, reporting, and clinical decision-making. Even when diagnosis codes differ, similar conditions can be grouped together based on their clinical relevance. Each category is assigned a unique CCSR code that represents a specific clinical concept, often tied to a body system or medical specialty.

CCSR Code: RSP007

Inpatient Default: Y - Yes, default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.

Outpatient Default: Y - Yes, default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.

inflammation of the nasal mucosa, the mucous membrane lining the nasal cavities.

an inflammation of the nasal mucosa triggered by allergens.

inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose similar to that found in hay fever except that symptoms persist throughout the year. the causes are usually air-borne allergens, particularly dusts, feathers, molds, animal fur, etc.

allergic rhinitis that occurs at the same time every year. it is characterized by acute conjunctivitis with lacrimation and itching, and regarded as an allergic condition triggered by specific allergens.

a chronic inflammation in which the nasal mucosa gradually changes from a functional to a non-functional lining without mucociliary clearance. it is often accompanied by degradation of the bony turbinates, and the foul-smelling mucus which forms a greenish crust (ozena).

a form of non-allergic rhinitis that is characterized by nasal congestion and posterior pharyngeal drainage.

fungal infection in the paranasal sinuses characterized by common allergy respiratory symptoms, recurrent nasal polyps and/or asthma with buildup of allergic mucin.

obstruction of sinus drainage into the nasal cavity and inflammation of the nasal mucosa in the paranasal sinuses.

chronic inflammation of the nasal cavity mucosa. it may lead to post-nasal drip resulting in chronic sore throat and chronic cough.

persistent laryngitis usually caused by smoking, heavy alcohol consumption, voice abuse, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. it results in hoarseness and other voice changes.

a disorder characterized by an inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes caused by an ige-mediated response to external allergens. the inflammation may also involve the mucous membranes of the sinuses, eyes, middle ear, and pharynx. symptoms include sneezing, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea and itching.

inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes caused by an ige-mediated response to external allergens. the inflammation may also involve the mucous membranes of the sinuses, eyes, middle ear, and pharynx. symptoms include sneezing, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, and itching. it may lead to fatigue, drowsiness, and malaise thus causing impairment of the quality of life.

allergic rhinitis with a positive skin prick test (spt equal or greater than 3 mm) to any allergen.

mild symptoms; intervention not indicated

moderate symptoms; medical intervention indicated

localized; local intervention indicated

human il13 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 5q31 and is approximately 3 kb in length. this allele, which encodes interleukin-13 protein, is involved in both the regulation of immune responses and the modulation of b-cell maturation and differentiation. the gene plays a role in the regulation of immunoglobulin e class switching.

an inflammatory process affecting the nasal mucosa, usually caused by viruses (e.g., rhinovirus, adenovirus, parainfluenza virus, and coronavirus). it is characterized by chills, headaches, mucopurulent nasal discharge, coughing, and facial pain.

allergic rhinitis caused by indoor allergens and lasting year round.

an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose, usually associated with nasal discharge.

a disorder characterized by an infectious process involving the nasal mucosal.

allergic rhinitis caused by outdoor allergens.

inflammation in the nasal cavity mucosa that results from the abnormal regulation of the blood flow in the nose. it may be caused by temperature fluctuations, air pollution, strong odors, and tobacco smoke. it results in chronic nasal congestion, sneezing, and running nose.

inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the nose and paranasal sinuses.

References found for this diagnosis code in the External Cause of Injuries Index:

Below are the ICD-9 codes that most closely match this ICD-10 code, based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs). This ICD-10 to ICD-9 crosswalk tool is helpful for coders who need to reference legacy diagnosis codes for audits, historical claims, or approximate code comparisons.

ICD-9-CM: 472.0

This is a direct match with no additional mapping qualifiers. The absence of a flag generally means the mapping is considered exact or precise. In other words, the ICD-10 code maps cleanly to the ICD-9 code without qualification, approximation, or needing multiple codes.

Nose Injuries and Disorders

Your nose is important to your health. It filters the air you breathe, removing dust, germs, and irritants. It warms and moistens the air to keep your lungs and tubes that lead to them from drying out. Your nose also contains the nerve cells that help your sense of smell. When there is a problem with your nose, your whole body can suffer. For example, the stuffy nose of the common cold can make it hard for you to breathe, sleep, or get comfortable.

Many problems besides the common cold can affect the nose. They include:

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