ICD-10 J34.81
Billable / SpecificNasal mucositis (ulcerative)
About ICD-10-CM J34.81
ICD-10-CM code J34.81 represents Nasal mucositis (ulcerative). This is a billable/specific code in the Respiratory System chapter (block J34). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM J34.81 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Type 2 Excludes
Not included here, the excluded code is not part of J34.81, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. Both codes may be coded together when applicable.
- gastrointestinal mucositis (ulcerative) (K92.81)
- mucositis (ulcerative) of vagina and vulva (N76.81)
- oral mucositis (ulcerative) (K12.3-)
Coding Notes
Code Also
- type of associated therapy, such as:
- antineoplastic and immunosuppressive drugs (T45.1X-)
- radiological procedure and radiotherapy (Y84.2)
Medicare LCD Coverage for J34.81
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing J34.81.
1 Aetna
1 Cigna
4 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with J34.81
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Convert J34.81 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 |
|---|---|---|
| J34.81 | 47811 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To J34.81
Other codes in section J30-J39 (Other diseases of upper respiratory tract).
ICD-10 J34.81, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code J34.81 billable? +
Yes, J34.81 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What codes are Type 2 Excludes for J34.81? +
Type 2 Excludes (may be coded together when both conditions exist): gastrointestinal mucositis (ulcerative) (K92.81); mucositis (ulcerative) of vagina and vulva (N76.81); oral mucositis (ulcerative) (K12.3-)
What ICD-9 codes does J34.81 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, J34.81 maps to ICD-9 codes: 47811. 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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