R09.82 ICD-10-CM Code: Postnasal drip

R09.82 is the billable ICD-10-CM code for “Postnasal drip” in the FY 2027 U.S. code set, effective Oct 1, 2026.

Official description

R09.82

Postnasal drip

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

Where R09.82 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 18

    Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems (R00-R09)

  3. 3

    Category R09

    Other symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory system

  4. 4

    Subcategory R09.8

    Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

  5. 5

    Code R09.82

    Postnasal drip

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for R09.82.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for R09.82.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for R09.82.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for R09.82.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for R09.82.

Source and release

Data release
U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code R09.82 mean?

R09.82 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Postnasal drip.”

Is R09.82 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, R09.82 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is R09.82 located in ICD-10-CM?

R09.82 is listed in Chapter 18, Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99), within Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems (R00-R09) (R00–R09), under category R09, Other symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory system and subcategory R09.8, Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems.

What coding notes are listed for R09.82?

No inclusion terms are listed for R09.82 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.