J01 ICD-10-CM Code: Acute sinusitis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
J01Acute sinusitis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where J01 sits
- 1
Chapter 10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- 2
Section
Acute upper respiratory infections (J00-J06)
- 3
Category J01
Acute sinusitis
- 4
Code J01
Acute sinusitis
Codes under J01
J01 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for J01.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for J01.
Use additional code
- code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- sinusitis NOS (J32.9)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- chronic sinusitis (J32.0-J32.8)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code J01 mean?
J01 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Acute sinusitis.”
Is J01 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. J01 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is J01 located in ICD-10-CM?
J01 is listed in Chapter 10, Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99), within Acute upper respiratory infections (J00-J06) (J00–J06), under category J01, Acute sinusitis.
What coding notes are listed for J01?
No inclusion terms are listed for J01 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.. Excludes1 notes: sinusitis NOS (J32.9). Excludes2 notes: chronic sinusitis (J32.0-J32.8).