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

ICD-10 J32.2

Billable / Specific

Chronic ethmoidal sinusitis

J32
Block
1
Synonyms
552
LCDs
18
Payer Policies
17
Linked CPTs

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.

552 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 552 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 J32.2.

18 policies

1 Cigna

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: Allergy Testing
Policy ID: ART-56558
Billing and Coding: Allergy Skin Testing
Policy ID: ART-56559
Billing and Coding: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
Policy ID: ART-56587
Billing and Coding: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
Policy ID: ART-56658

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with J32.2

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

17 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 J32.2 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
J32.2 4732 00000

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

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 May 31, 2026.

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