2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J34Other and unspecified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses

ICD-10-CM Codes›J00–J99›J30-J39›J34

ICD-10-CM J34
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

J34 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other and unspecified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as J34.0, J34.1, J34.2, and J34.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
J34
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other and unspecified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
Chapter
J30-J39
Other diseases of upper respiratory tract

Code Classification

ChapterJ00–J99Diseases of the respiratory system
SectionJ30-J39Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
CategoryJ34Other and unspecified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
This CodeJ34Other and unspecified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses

Specific Coding for Other and unspecified disorders of nose and nasal sinusesOverview

Non-specific codes like J34 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use J34.0 for Abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of nose

  • Use J34.1 for Cyst and mucocele of nose and nasal sinus

  • Use J34.2 for Deviated nasal septum

  • Use J34.3 for Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates

  • J34.8 for Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses

  • Use J34.81 for Nasal mucositis (ulcerative)

  • J34.82 for Nasal valve collapse

  • Use J34.89 for Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses

  • Use J34.9 for Unspecified disorder of nose and nasal sinuses

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Type 2 Excludes

  • varicose ulcer of nasal septum I86.8

Patient EducationClinical

Nose Injuries and Disorders

Your nose is important to your health. It filters the air you breathe, removing dust, germs, and irritants. It warms and moistens the air to keep your lungs and tubes that lead to them from drying out. Your nose also contains the nerve cells that help your sense of smell.

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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 J34Overview

Is J34 (Other and unspecified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other and unspecified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other and unspecified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses need a more specific code from this category, such as J34.0, J34.1, and J34.2.