ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 J31.0

Billable / Specific

Chronic rhinitis

J31
Block
8
Synonyms
214
LCDs
15
Payer Policies
23
Linked CPTs

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.

214 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 214 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Diagnostic Testing
Article ID: 60390, Effective: , 814 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95056 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Diagnostic Testing
Article ID: 60390, Effective: , 814 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95004 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Diagnostic Testing
Article ID: 60390, Effective: , 814 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95027 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Diagnostic Testing
Article ID: 60390, Effective: , 814 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 82785 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Diagnostic Testing
Article ID: 60390, Effective: , 814 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95076 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Diagnostic Testing
Article ID: 60390, Effective: , 814 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95024 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Diagnostic Testing
Article ID: 60390, Effective: , 814 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95070 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Diagnostic Testing
Article ID: 60390, Effective: , 814 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95028 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Diagnostic Testing
Article ID: 60390, Effective: , 814 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95017 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Diagnostic Testing
Article ID: 60390, Effective: , 814 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 86003 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing J31.0.

15 policies

2 Cigna

Diagnostic Nasal/Sinus Endoscopy, Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) and Turbinectomy - (0554)
Policy ID: MM_0554
Drug-Eluting Devices for Use Following Endoscopic Sinus Surgery - (0481)
Policy ID: MM_0481

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Services: Communication Disorders
Policy ID: ART-54111
Billing and Coding: Allergen Immunotherapy
Policy ID: ART-56538
Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing
Policy ID: ART-56558
Billing and Coding: Allergy Skin Testing
Policy ID: ART-56559
Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing
Policy ID: ART-57181

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with J31.0

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

23 linkages
  • 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-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
J31.0 4720 00000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

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 May 31, 2026.

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