J30.81
BillableAllergic rhinitis due to animal (cat) (dog) hair and dander
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
An allergic reaction in the nose and nasal passages caused by exposure to cat or dog hair and dander, resulting in symptoms like sneezing, itching, and congestion.
Coding Tips
- •Specify the animal allergen (cat or dog) when documented in the medical record
- •This code is more specific than J30.9, so use it when the allergen source is clearly identified
Code Hierarchy
└J30Vasomotor and allergic rhinitis└J30.8Other allergic rhinitis└J30.81Allergic rhinitis due to animal (cat) (dog) hair and dander
└J30.81Allergic rhinitis due to animal (cat) (dog) hair and dander