U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

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

J31

Chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where J31 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 10

    Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39)

  3. 3

    Category J31

    Chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis

  4. 4

    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

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

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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