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ICD-10-CM Code for Unspecified disorder of nose and nasal sinuses J34.9

ICD-10 code J34.9 for Unspecified disorder of nose and nasal sinuses is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the respiratory system .

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Unspecified disorder of nose and nasal sinuses

J34

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

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[QUOTE="b.cobuzzi, post: 481160, member: 12103"] There is no specific ICD10 for silent sinus syndrome. You should code it [B]J34.89 Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses[/B] J34.89 is ... [ Read More ]
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