J33
Non-billableNasal polyp
Nasal polyp
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •smoke inhalationT59.81
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
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Child Codes (4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(27)
UMLS
- Nasal Cavity PolypC0027430
- Nasal PolypC0027430
- Nasal PolypsC0027430
- Nasal polypC0027430
- Nasal polyp, unspecifiedC0027430
- Nasal polyposisC0027430
- Nasal polypsC0027430
- Polyp of Nasal CavityC0027430
- Polyp of nasal cavityC0027430
- Polyp of nasal cavity (disorder)C0027430
- Polyp of the Nasal CavityC0027430
- Polyp, NasalC0027430
- Polyposis nasiC0027430
- Polyps nasalC0027430
- Polyps of noseC0027430
- Polyps, NasalC0027430
- Unspecified nasal polypC0027430
- cavity nasal polypsC0027430
- nasal polypC0027430
- nasal polyposisC0027430
- nasal polypsC0027430
- nasals polypsC0027430
- nose polypC0027430
- nose polypsC0027430
- polyp nasalC0027430
- polyposis nasalC0027430
- polyps nasalC0027430
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nasal polyp?
The ICD-10-CM code for nasal polyp is J33. The full clinical description is "Nasal polyp". J33 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code J33 mean?
ICD-10-CM code J33 represents “Nasal polyp”. It is classified under Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is J33 a billable code?
No, J33 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under J33.
What chapter is J33 in?
J33 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes J00-J99).
What codes cannot be used with J33?
J33 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: adenomatous polyps (D14.0).
What are the subcategories under J33?
J33 has 4 child codes, including: J33.0 (Polyp of nasal cavity), J33.1 (Polypoid sinus degeneration), J33.8 (Other polyp of sinus), J33.9 (Nasal polyp, unspecified).
Are additional codes required with J33?
Yes, when using J33, also report: code, where applicable, to identify:; exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22); exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81); history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891); occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31); tobacco dependence (F17.-); tobacco use (Z72.0).
What are the UMLS CUIs for J33?
J33 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0027430. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does J33 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like nasal polyp affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of J33?
J33 maps to the ICD-11 code: CA0J.Z (Nasal polyp, unspecified).
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