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Short description: Chr ethmoidal sinusitis. ICD-9-CM 473.2 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 473.2 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.
160.3 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of malignant neoplasm of ethmoidal sinus. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent. 160 Malignant neoplasm of nasal cavities, middle ear, and accessory sinuses References found for the code 160.3 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:
Your statement that the mucosal thickening is not "technically" sinusitis is not correct, break the word down and you have sinus - itis = sinus inflammation; the most recognizable finding for either acute or chronic sinusitis is the thickening of the sinus mucosa.
Chronic sinusitis, unspecified. J32.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM J32.9 became effective on October 1, 2018.
J34. 81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM J34.
J34. 89 - Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses | ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10 code J34. 89 for Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the respiratory system .
Unspecified disorder of nose and nasal sinuses The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM J34. 9 became effective on October 1, 2021.
9: Fever, unspecified.
9 Chronic sinusitis, unspecified.
ICD-10-CM Code for Nasal polyp, unspecified J33. 9.
ICD-10 code J01. 90 for Acute sinusitis, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the respiratory system .
ICD-10 code: J34. 2 Deviated nasal septum | gesund.bund.de.
A concha bullosa is a pneumatized (air-filled) cavity within a nasal concha, also known as a turbinate. Bullosa refers to the air-filled cavity within the turbinate. It is a normal anatomic variant seen in up to half the population.
CPT® Code 31256 in section: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy.
30130 Excision inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method should be used if a portion of the inferior turbinate is removed. Always document the reason or diagnosis for performing the turbinate procedure, such as hypertrophy (ICD-9 CM code 478.0) or nasal airway obstruction (478.1).
461.2 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of acute ethmoidal sinusitis. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.
References found for the code 461.2 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:
Sinusitis means your sinuses are inflamed. The cause can be an infection or another problem. Your sinuses are hollow air spaces within the bones surrounding the nose. They produce mucus, which drains into the nose. If your nose is swollen, this can block the sinuses and cause pain.
General Equivalence Map Definitions The ICD-9 and ICD-10 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.