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J34.82

Non-billable

Nasal valve collapse

Nasal valve collapse

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

J30-J39

Parent Code

J34.8

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Nasal valve compromise
  • Nasal valve stenosis

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • smoke inhalation (T59.81-)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
  • varicose ulcer of nasal septum (I86.8)

Code First

The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code

  • underlying cause, such as:
  • deviated nasal septum (J34.2)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • 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)

Child Codes (3)

J34.820

Internal nasal valve collapse

J34.821

External nasal valve collapse

J34.829

Nasal valve collapse, unspecified

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for nasal valve collapse?

The ICD-10-CM code for nasal valve collapse is J34.82. The full clinical description is "Nasal valve collapse". J34.82 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code J34.82 mean?

ICD-10-CM code J34.82 represents "Nasal valve collapse". 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 J34.82 a billable code?

No, J34.82 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under J34.82.

What chapter is J34.82 in?

J34.82 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes J00-J99).

What are the subcategories under J34.82?

J34.82 has 3 child codes, including: J34.820 (Internal nasal valve collapse), J34.821 (External nasal valve collapse), J34.829 (Nasal valve collapse, unspecified).

Are additional codes required with J34.82?

Yes, when using J34.82 you should also code: 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 J34.82?

J34.82 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C4087117, C5926916, C4047835. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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