ICD-10 J32.2
Billable / SpecificChronic ethmoidal sinusitis
About ICD-10-CM J32.2
ICD-10-CM code J32.2 represents Chronic ethmoidal sinusitis. This is a billable/specific code in the Respiratory System chapter (block J32). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM J32.2 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under J32.2. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Ethmoidal sinusitis NOS
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with J32.2. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- Woakes' ethmoiditis (J33.1)
Medicare LCD Coverage for J32.2
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list J32.2 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing J32.2.
1 Cigna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with J32.2
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 J32.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| J32.2 | 4732 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To J32.2
Other codes in section J30-J39 (Other diseases of upper respiratory tract).
ICD-10 J32.2, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code J32.2 billable? +
Yes, J32.2 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 J32.2? +
ICD-10 J32.2 includes: Ethmoidal sinusitis NOS.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for J32.2? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with J32.2): Woakes' ethmoiditis (J33.1)
What CPT codes are commonly billed with J32.2? +
Procedures frequently paired with J32.2 include: 95070, 95052, 95065, 95027, 95018.
What ICD-9 codes does J32.2 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, J32.2 maps to ICD-9 codes: 4732. 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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