J01
Non-billableAcute sinusitis
J01 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute sinusitis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as J01.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- J00-J99
- Subcodes
- 7
- Edition
- FY2026
J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHSinusitis means your sinuses are inflamed. The cause can be an infection or another problem. Your sinuses are hollow air spaces within the bones surrounding the nose. They produce mucus, which drains into the nose. If your nose is swollen, this can block the sinuses and cause pain. There are several types of sinusitis, including: Acute, which lasts up to 4 weeks Subacute, which lasts 4 to 12 weeks Chronic, which…
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Includes
- •acute abscess of sinus
- •acute empyema of sinus
- •acute infection of sinus
- •acute inflammation of sinus
- •acute suppuration of sinus
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •sinusitis NOS (J32.9)
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Azithromycin›
- Moxifloxacin›
- Cefuroxime›
- CefdinirCephalosporin Antibacterial [EPC]›
- LevofloxacinFluoroquinolone Antibacterial [EPC]›
- Cefpodoxime›
- CefprozilCephalosporin Antibacterial [EPC]›
- ClarithromycinMacrolide Antimicrobial [EPC]›
- Amoxicillin/clav Pot›
- DupilumabInterleukin-4 Receptor alpha Antagonist [EPC]›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
MedlinePlus · NIHPlain-language health-topic references grounded in MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM).
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code J01?
- J01 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Acute sinusitis". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
- Is J01 a billable code?
- No — J01 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as J01.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from J01?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): sinusitis NOS (J32.9).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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