2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J32Chronic sinusitis

ICD-10-CM Codes›J00–J99›J30-J39›J32

ICD-10-CM J32
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

J32 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for chronic sinusitis, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as J32.0, J32.1, J32.2, and J32.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
J32
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Chronic sinusitis
Chapter
J30-J39
Other diseases of upper respiratory tract

Code Classification

ChapterJ00–J99Diseases of the respiratory system
SectionJ30-J39Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
CategoryJ32Chronic sinusitis
This CodeJ32Chronic sinusitis

Specific Coding for Chronic sinusitisOverview

Non-specific codes like J32 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use J32.0 for Chronic maxillary sinusitis

  • Use J32.1 for Chronic frontal sinusitis

  • Use J32.2 for Chronic ethmoidal sinusitis

  • Use J32.3 for Chronic sphenoidal sinusitis

  • Use J32.4 for Chronic pansinusitis

  • Use J32.8 for Other chronic sinusitis

  • Use J32.9 for Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Includes

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

Use Additional Code

  • code to identify:
  • infectious agent B95 B97

Type 2 Excludes

  • acute sinusitis J01

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Chronic Sinusitis

    inflammation of the paranasal sinuses that typically lasts beyond eight weeks. it is caused by infections, allergies, and the presence of sinus polyps or deviated septum. signs and symptoms include headache, nasal discharge, swelling in the face, dizziness, and breathing difficulties.

Patient EducationClinical

Sinusitis

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.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About J32Overview

Is J32 (Chronic sinusitis) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for chronic sinusitis, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for chronic sinusitis need a more specific code from this category, such as J32.0, J32.1, and J32.2.