J34.2 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Deviated nasal septum for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Type 1 excludes for J34.2 ICD 10 code
- congenital deviated nasal septum (Q67.4)
Terms applicables to J34.2 ICD 10 code
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to J34.2 ICD10 Code:
- J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system
- J30-J39 Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
- J34 Other and unspecified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
J34.2 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about J34.2 ICD 10 code
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. When there is a problem with your nose, your whole body can suffer. For example, the stuffy nose of the common cold can make it hard for you to breathe, sleep, or get comfortable.
Many problems besides the common cold can affect the nose. They include:
- Deviated septum - a shifting of the wall that divides the nasal cavity into halves
- Nasal polyps - soft growths that develop on the lining of your nose or sinuses
- Nosebleeds
- Rhinitis - inflammation of the nose and sinuses sometimes caused by allergies. The main symptom is a runny nose.
- Nasal fractures, also known as a broken nose