What Deviated Nasal Septum ICD-10-CM codes can I use?
A deviated nasal septum occurs when the thin wall of cartilage and bone (the nasal septum) that divides the nasal cavity is off-center or crooked, making one nasal passage smaller. This condition can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired due to trauma, and it may contribute to nasal obstructions, sinus infections, snoring, and breathing difficulties.
It affects the nasal cavity, nasal turbinates, and nasal sinuses, and often requires medical or surgical intervention depending on the severity of symptoms. In ICD-10-CM, this condition is documented using specific diagnosis codes based on whether the deviation is congenital or acquired.
J34.2 – Deviated nasal septum
This ICD-10-CM code refers to an acquired deviated nasal septum, often resulting from trauma or injury to the nose.
Q67.4 – Other congenital deformities of skull, face, and jaw
This code is used when the deviated septum is present at birth and classified as a congenital deformity affecting the nasal structure.