J32 ICD-10-CM Code: Chronic sinusitis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
J32Chronic sinusitis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where J32 sits
- 1
Chapter 10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- 2
Section
Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39)
- 3
Category J32
Chronic sinusitis
- 4
Code J32
Chronic sinusitis
Codes under J32
J32 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 J32.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for J32.
Use additional code
- code to identify:
- infectious agent (B95-B97)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for J32.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- acute sinusitis (J01.-)
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 J32 mean?
J32 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Chronic sinusitis.”
Is J32 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. J32 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 J32 located in ICD-10-CM?
J32 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 J32, Chronic sinusitis.
What coding notes are listed for J32?
No inclusion terms are listed for J32 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code to identify:; infectious agent (B95-B97). No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: acute sinusitis (J01.-).