Vasomotor and allergic rhinitis (J30) ICD-10-CM
The J30 code range covers vasomotor and allergic rhinitis with 9 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 7 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
- spasmodic rhinorrhea
Type 1 Excludes
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Codes in the J30 Range 9 codes · 7 billable
- J30 Vasomotor and allergic rhinitisNon-billable
- J30.0 Vasomotor rhinitis
- J30.1 Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
- J30.2 Other seasonal allergic rhinitis
- J30.5 Allergic rhinitis due to food
- J30.8 Other allergic rhinitisNon-billable
- J30.81 Allergic rhinitis due to animal (cat) (dog) hair and dander
- J30.89 Other allergic rhinitis
- J30.9 Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the J30 range.
Allergic Fungal Sinusitis
Fungal infection in the PARANASAL SINUSES characterized by common allergy respiratory symptoms, recurrent NASAL POLYPS and/or ASTHMA with buildup of allergic MUCIN.
Rhinosinusitis
Obstruction of sinus drainage into the NASAL CAVITY and inflammation of the NASAL MUCOSA in the PARANASAL SINUSES.
About the J30 Code Range
The ICD-10 code section J30 covers vasomotor and allergic rhinitis, which includes conditions causing nasal inflammation and irritation due to various triggers. These codes help identify specific types of rhinitis, such as allergic reactions to pollen or animal dander, and non-allergic causes like vasomotor rhinitis.
This section includes codes like J30.0 for vasomotor rhinitis, also known as non-infective non-allergic rhinitis, which is nasal congestion not caused by allergies. Allergic forms are categorized by their triggers: J30.1 is for allergic rhinitis due to pollen, commonly called hay fever or seasonal allergic rhinitis, while J30.81 covers allergies to animal hair and dander. Other codes, such as J30.5, identify allergic rhinitis caused by food, and J30.89 includes allergies related to dust mites, mold, or insects. When the specific cause is not known, J30.9 is used for unspecified allergic rhinitis. Understanding these distinctions assists medical coders and healthcare providers in selecting the precise ICD-10 code for accurate diagnosis documentation.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the J30 range?
Of the 9 codes in this range, 7 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the J30 range classify?
The range classifies vasomotor and allergic rhinitis. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
