2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J34.83Odontogenic sinusitis

ICD-10-CM Codes›J00–J99›J30-J39›J34

ICD-10-CM J34.83
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

J34.83 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for odontogenic sinusitis, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as J34.830, J34.831, J34.832, and J34.833.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
J34.83
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Odontogenic sinusitis
Short Description
Odontogenic sinusitis
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
J34.8
Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses

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 CodeJ34.83Odontogenic sinusitis

Specific Coding for Odontogenic sinusitisOverview

Non-specific codes like J34.83 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use J34.830 for Odontogenic sinusitis, maxillary sinus

  • Use J34.831 for Odontogenic sinusitis, ethmoid sinus

  • Use J34.832 for Odontogenic sinusitis, frontal sinus

  • Use J34.833 for Odontogenic sinusitis, sphenoid sinus

  • Use J34.839 for Odontogenic sinusitis, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to J34.83: its own notes plus those printed at J34 and Chapter 10. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From J34 Other and unspecified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses applies to 19 codes
  • varicose ulcer of nasal septum (I86.8)
From Chapter 10 (J00-J99) Diseases of the respiratory system applies to 366 codes
  • 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)

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

From Chapter 10 (J00-J99) Diseases of the respiratory system applies to 366 codes
  • 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)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 10 (J00-J99) Diseases of the respiratory system applies to 366 codes
  • When a respiratory condition is described as occurring in more than one site and is not specifically indexed, it should be classified to the lower anatomic site (e.g. tracheobronchitis to bronchitis in J40).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2027AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2026.
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About J34.83Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for odontogenic sinusitis?

J34.83 (sometimes written as J3483) is the ICD-10-CM category for odontogenic sinusitis, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is J34.83 (Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for odontogenic sinusitis, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for odontogenic sinusitis need a more specific code from this category, such as J34.830, J34.831, and J34.832.