ICD-10 J31.0
Billable / SpecificChronic rhinitis
About ICD-10-CM J31.0
ICD-10-CM code J31.0 represents Chronic rhinitis. This is a billable/specific code in the Respiratory System chapter (block J31). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM J31.0 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under J31.0. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Atrophic rhinitis (chronic)
- Granulomatous rhinitis (chronic)
- Hypertrophic rhinitis (chronic)
- Obstructive rhinitis (chronic)
- Ozena
- Purulent rhinitis (chronic)
- Rhinitis (chronic) NOS
- Ulcerative rhinitis (chronic)
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with J31.0. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- allergic rhinitis (J30.1-J30.9)
- vasomotor rhinitis (J30.0)
Medicare LCD Coverage for J31.0
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list J31.0 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing J31.0.
2 Cigna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with J31.0
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 95070 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD
- 95052 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD
- 95065 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD
- 95027 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD
- 95018 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD
- 82785 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD
- 95017 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD
- 95079 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD
- 0178U CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD
- 95028 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD
Convert J31.0 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| J31.0 | 4720 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To J31.0
Other codes in section J30-J39 (Other diseases of upper respiratory tract).
ICD-10 J31.0, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code J31.0 billable? +
Yes, J31.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to J31.0? +
ICD-10 J31.0 includes: Atrophic rhinitis (chronic); Granulomatous rhinitis (chronic); Hypertrophic rhinitis (chronic), and 5 more clinical synonyms.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for J31.0? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with J31.0): allergic rhinitis (J30.1-J30.9); vasomotor rhinitis (J30.0)
What CPT codes are commonly billed with J31.0? +
Procedures frequently paired with J31.0 include: 95070, 95052, 95065, 95027, 95018.
What ICD-9 codes does J31.0 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, J31.0 maps to ICD-9 codes: 4720. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 16, 2026.
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