J32

Non-billable

Chronic sinusitis

J32 is the ICD-10-CM code for Chronic sinusitis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as J32.0 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 · NIH

Sinusitis 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…

Read more about Sinusitis at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • sinus abscess
  • sinus empyema
  • sinus infection
  • sinus suppuration

Excludes2 — not included here

  • acute sinusitis (J01.-)

Use additional code

  • code to identify:
  • infectious agent (B95-B97)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

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 · NIH

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J32?
J32 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Chronic sinusitis". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
Is J32 a billable code?
No — J32 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as J32.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of J32?
J32 has 7 more specific child codes, including J32.0, J32.1, J32.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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