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
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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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- Diseases of the respiratory system
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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.
- Abnormal airflow
- Atrophic rhinitis
- Atrophic rhinitis
- Chronic catarrhal rhinitis
- Chronic catarrhal rhinitis
- Chronic fibrinous rhinitis
- Chronic hypertrophic rhinitis
- Chronic infective rhinitis
- Chronic laryngitis
- Chronic membranous rhinitis
- Chronic rhinitis
- Chronic rhinosinusitis
- Chronic simple rhinitis
- Chronic ulcerative rhinitis
- Congestive non-allergic rhinitis
- Empty nose syndrome
- Eosinophilic mucin rhinosinusitis
- Eosinophilic nonallergic rhinitis
- Finding of sensation of nose
- Granulomatous rhinitis
- Gustatory rhinitis
- Hypertrophic rhinitis
- Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
- Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
- Irritant rhinitis
- Lesion of nasal mucosa
- Lesion of nasal mucosa
- Mixed rhinitis
- Non-allergic rhinitis
- Non-infective non-allergic rhinitis
- Obstructive rhinitis
- Ozena
- Ozena laryngis
- Purulent rhinitis
- Rhinitis
- Rhinitis caseosa
- Rhinitis caused by alpha-adrenergic blocking agent
- Rhinitis medicamentosa
- Rhinitis sicca
- Rhinoconjunctivitis
- Rhinosinusitis
- Sinus catarrh
- Ulcer of nose
- Ulcer of nose
- Ulcerative rhinitis
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.
Rhinitis
inflammation of the nasal mucosa, the mucous membrane lining the nasal cavities.
Rhinitis, Allergic
an inflammation of the nasal mucosa triggered by allergens.
Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial
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.
Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal
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.
Rhinitis, Atrophic
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).
Rhinitis, Vasomotor
a form of non-allergic rhinitis that is characterized by nasal congestion and posterior pharyngeal drainage.
Allergic Fungal Sinusitis
fungal infection in the paranasal sinuses characterized by common allergy respiratory symptoms, recurrent nasal polyps and/or asthma with buildup of allergic mucin.
Rhinosinusitis
obstruction of sinus drainage into the nasal cavity and inflammation of the nasal mucosa in the paranasal sinuses.
Chronic Rhinitis
chronic inflammation of the nasal cavity mucosa. it may lead to post-nasal drip resulting in chronic sore throat and chronic cough.
Chronic Laryngitis
persistent laryngitis usually caused by smoking, heavy alcohol consumption, voice abuse, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. it results in hoarseness and other voice changes.
Allergic Rhinitis, CTCAE|Allergic Rhinitis|Allergic rhinitis
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.
Allergic Rhinitis|Allergic rhinitis
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.
Atopic Rhinitis
allergic rhinitis with a positive skin prick test (spt equal or greater than 3 mm) to any allergen.
Grade 1 Allergic Rhinitis, CTCAE|Grade 1 Allergic rhinitis
mild symptoms; intervention not indicated
Grade 2 Allergic Rhinitis, CTCAE|Grade 2 Allergic rhinitis
moderate symptoms; medical intervention indicated
Grade 2 Rhinitis Infective, CTCAE|Grade 2 Rhinitis infective
localized; local intervention indicated
IL13 wt Allele|ALRH|Allergic Rhinitis Gene|BHR1|Bronchial Hyperresponsiveness-1 (Bronchial Asthma) Gene|IL-13 Gene|Interleukin 13 Precursor Gene|Interleukin 13 wt Allele|MGC116786|MGC116788|MGC116789|NC30 Gene|P600
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.
Infectious Rhinitis|Non-Allergic Rhinitis|Rhinitis infective
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.
Perennial Allergic Rhinitis|Non-seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
allergic rhinitis caused by indoor allergens and lasting year round.
Rhinitis
an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose, usually associated with nasal discharge.
Rhinitis Infective, CTCAE|Rhinitis Infective|Rhinitis infective
a disorder characterized by an infectious process involving the nasal mucosal.
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis|Hay Fever|Hay Fever
allergic rhinitis caused by outdoor allergens.
Vasomotor Rhinitis
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.
Rhinosinusitis
inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the nose and paranasal sinuses.
References found for this diagnosis code in the External Cause of Injuries Index:
- Atrophy, atrophic(of)
- rhinitis
- Catarrh, catarrhal(acute) (febrile) (infectious) (inflammation)
- chronic
- Congestion, congestive
- catarrhal
- Fever(inanition) (of unknown origin) (persistent) (with chills) (with rigor)
- catarrhal (acute)
- chronic
- catarrhal (acute)
- Hypertrophy, hypertrophic
- rhinitis (turbinate)
- Ozena
- Rhinitis(atrophic) (catarrhal) (chronic) (croupous) (fibrinous) (granulomatous) (hyperplastic) (hypertrophic) (membranous) (obstructive) (purulent) (suppurative) (ulcerative)
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:
- Deviated septum - a shifting of the wall that divides the nasal cavity into halves
- Nasal polyps - soft growths that develop on the lining of your nose or sinuses
- Nosebleeds
- Rhinitis - inflammation of the nose and sinuses sometimes caused by allergies. The main symptom is a runny nose.
- Nasal fractures, also known as a broken nose
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