ICD-10 J34.0
Billable / SpecificAbscess, furuncle and carbuncle of nose
About ICD-10-CM J34.0
ICD-10-CM code J34.0 represents Abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of nose. This is a billable/specific code in the Respiratory System chapter (block J34). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM J34.0 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under J34.0. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Cellulitis of nose
- Necrosis of nose
- Ulceration of nose
Medicare LCD Coverage for J34.0
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list J34.0 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing J34.0.
2 Aetna
2 Cigna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with J34.0
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 10081 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Incision and Drainage (I&D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures CMS LCD
- 10180 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Incision and Drainage (I&D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures CMS LCD
- 10080 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Incision and Drainage (I&D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures CMS LCD
- 10160 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Incision and Drainage (I&D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures CMS LCD
Convert J34.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| J34.0 | 47819 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To J34.0
Other codes in section J30-J39 (Other diseases of upper respiratory tract).
ICD-10 J34.0, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code J34.0 billable? +
Yes, J34.0 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 J34.0? +
ICD-10 J34.0 includes: Cellulitis of nose; Necrosis of nose; Ulceration of nose.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with J34.0? +
Procedures frequently paired with J34.0 include: 10081, 10180, 10080, 10160.
What ICD-9 codes does J34.0 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, J34.0 maps to ICD-9 codes: 47819. 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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