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Don’t Sneeze at This Rhinitis Coding Advice

Published on Thu Aug 28, 2025

Question: How do I code allergic vasomotor rhinitis? It seems like there’s a code for allergic rhinitis and vasomotor rhinitis, but no combination code. Texas Subscriber Answer: By definition, vasomotor rhinitis is nonallergic. The condition involves all of the symptoms of allergic rhinitis (sneezing, congestion, runny nose), but vasomotor rhinitis is idiopathic, meaning its cause is unknown. This means you will have [...]
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