Allergic Rhinitis ICD-10-CM Codes
Explore the ICD-10 codes used for allergic rhinitis diagnosis and billing alongside clinical descriptions, synonyms, and related FAQs.
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What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Allergic Rhinitis
Here are commonly used ICD-10-CM codes for Allergic Rhinitis, each accompanied by its clinical description:
- J30.1 - Allergic rhinitis due to pollen: This code is used when the rhinitis is caused explicitly by pollen.
- J30.2 - Other seasonal allergic rhinitis: This code is applicable when the allergic rhinitis is seasonal but not caused by pollen, such as mold spores.
- J30.3 - Other perennial allergic rhinitis: This code is used for cases of allergic rhinitis that persist year-round and are not linked to seasonal allergens.
- J30.4 - Allergic rhinitis, unspecified: This code is used when the exact cause of the allergic rhinitis cannot be determined.
Which Allergic Rhinitis ICD codes are Billable?
All the mentioned ICD-10 codes for allergic rhinitis (J30.1, J30.2, J30.3, and J30.4) are billable.
Clinical Information
- Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal airways triggered by allergens like dust, pollen, and animal dander.
- It can be seasonal (occurring at specific times of the year) or perennial (occurring throughout the year).
- Symptoms typically include sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, itchy or watery eyes, and itchy throat.
- Allergic rhinitis can affect the quality of life, impact sleep, and lead to other health complications such as sinusitis and asthma.
Synonyms Include:
- Hay fever
- Pollinosis
- Seasonal allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Perennial allergies
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Commonly asked questions
An Allergic Rhinitis ICD-10 code should be used when a healthcare provider diagnoses a patient with this condition based on their medical history, symptoms, and, potentially, allergy testing.
Treatments usually include avoiding allergens, over-the-counter antihistamines, decongestants, nasal sprays, and in some cases, allergy shots (immunotherapy).
A diagnosis code for allergic rhinitis indicates that the patient has been diagnosed with this condition. The specific code can provide more information about the type of allergic rhinitis, whether it's due to pollen, seasonal, perennial, or unspecified.
