J34.8200

J34.8200

Billable

Internal nasal valve collapse, unspecified

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

What This Code Means

Collapse of the internal nasal valve (the narrowest part inside the nose) without specification of whether it occurs during breathing or at rest.

Coding Tips

•Use this code only when the type of collapse (static vs dynamic) is not documented; if documentation specifies the type, use the more specific codes J34.8201 or J34.8202
•This condition often causes nasal obstruction and breathing difficulty; review clinical documentation for associated symptoms

Code Hierarchy

└J34Other and unspecified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses └J34.8Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses └J34.82Nasal valve collapse └J34.820Internal nasal valve collapse └J34.8200Internal nasal valve collapse, unspecified

└J34.8200Internal nasal valve collapse, unspecified