2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J32.8Other chronic sinusitis
ICD-10-CM Codes›J00–J99›J30-J39›J32
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition
J32.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other chronic sinusitis. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 152 through 153. Coders also document this condition as chronic frontoethmoidal sinusitis. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Sinusitis.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Chronic frontoethmoidal sinusitis
Tabular List NotesGuidance
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Inclusion Terms
- Sinusitis (chronic) involving more than one sinus but not pansinusitis
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
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External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance
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- Sinusitis(accessory) (chronic) (hyperplastic) (nasal) (nonpurulent) (purulent)
- involving more than one sinus but not pansinusitis
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
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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Convert J32.8 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About J32.8Overview
Is J32.8 (Chronic sinusitis) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other chronic sinusitis on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does J32.8 group to?
When other chronic sinusitis is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 152, 153, with relative weights from 0.7382 to 1.1822 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of J32.8?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other chronic sinusitis converts to ICD-9-CM 473.8 (chronic sinusitis NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
Footnotes
[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:
- The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
- The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.
