J31 ICD-10-CM Code: Chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
J31Chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where J31 sits
- 1
Chapter 10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- 2
Section
Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39)
- 3
Category J31
Chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis
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Code J31
Chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis
More specific choices
Codes under J31
J31 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for J31.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for J31.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for J31.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for J31.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for J31.
Transparency
Source and release
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code J31 mean?
J31 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis.”
Is J31 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. J31 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 J31 located in ICD-10-CM?
J31 is listed in Chapter 10, Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99), within Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39) (J30–J39), under category J31, Chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis.
What coding notes are listed for J31?
No inclusion terms are listed for J31 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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