Deviated Nasal Septum ICD-10-CM Codes

Conservative treatment will include antihistamines and nasal decongestants. If the deviated nasal septum is severe, a surgical procedure known as septoplasty will be proposed. This procedure will straighten the nasal septum to improve airflow.

Septoplasty takes between 30 to 90 minutes for surgeons to accomplish.

When the nose grows, the septum will sometimes lean to the side. This is common and normal. It’s only a cause for concern if the deviation is severe and is causing problems. Sometimes, it’s caused by connective tissue disease or by difficult births.