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J32.1

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Chronic frontal sinusitis

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 frontal sinuses (located in the forehead above the eyebrows) causing facial pain, pressure, and congestion.

Coding Tips

  • •Specify which sinus is affected; J32.1 is specifically for frontal sinusitis only
  • •Document whether the condition is unilateral or bilateral when documented

Code Hierarchy

└J32Chronic sinusitis└J32.1Chronic frontal sinusitis
└J32.1Chronic frontal sinusitis

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