Chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis (J31) ICD-10-CM
The J31 code range covers chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis with 4 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 3 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the J31 Range 4 codes · 3 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the J31 range.
Rhinitis
Inflammation of the NASAL MUCOSA, the mucous membrane lining the NASAL CAVITIES.
About the J31 Code Range
These long-lasting conditions involve the nose, the area behind the nose, or the throat.
The subdivisions separate chronic rhinitis of the nose (J31.0), chronic nasopharyngitis of the area behind the nose (J31.1), and chronic pharyngitis of the throat (J31.2).
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the J31 range?
Of the 4 codes in this range, 3 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the J31 range classify?
The range classifies chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
