ICD-10-CM Code for Deviated nasal septum J34.2

ICD-10 code J34.2 for Deviated nasal septum is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the respiratory system .

Official Long Descriptor

Deviated nasal septum

Deflection or deviation of septum (nasal) (acquired)

Excludes1: congenital deviated nasal septum (Q67.4)

J34

Excludes2: varicose ulcer of nasal septum (I86.8)

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