J31.1
BillableChronic nasopharyngitis
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 nasopharynx (the upper throat behind the nose) causing persistent symptoms like sore throat, drainage, and difficulty swallowing.
Coding Tips
- •Nasopharyngitis involves both nasal and pharyngeal inflammation; ensure documentation supports both sites
- •Do not use this code if the condition is acute; use J20 series for acute nasopharyngitis
Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately
- acute nasopharyngitis (J00)
Code Hierarchy
└J31Chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis└J31.1Chronic nasopharyngitis
└J31.1Chronic nasopharyngitis