J31
Non-billableChronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis
J31 is the ICD-10-CM code for Chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as J31.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- J00-J99
- Subcodes
- 3
- Edition
- FY2026
J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYour nose is important to your health. It filters the air you breathe, removing dust, germs, and irritants. It warms and moistens the air to keep your lungs and tubes that lead to them from drying out. Your nose also contains the nerve cells that help your sense of smell. When there is a problem with your nose, your whole body can suffer. For example, the stuffy nose of the common cold can make it hard for you to…
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Conditions mapped to this code
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Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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