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J31.0

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Chronic rhinitis

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Long-term inflammation of the nasal passages that persists over time, causing symptoms like congestion, drainage, and nasal obstruction.

Coding Tips

  • •Distinguish between acute rhinitis (J00) and chronic rhinitis (J31.0) based on duration and persistence
  • •Document whether the condition is allergic or non-allergic in nature when possible

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

Code Hierarchy

└J31Chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis└J31.0Chronic rhinitis
└J31.0Chronic rhinitis

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