ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for ethmoid abscess
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Abscess (connective tissue) (embolic) (fistulous) (infective) (metastatic) (multiple) (pernicious) (pyogenic) (septic) › ethmoid (bone) (chronic) (sinus)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding ethmoid abscess
The ICD-10-CM code for ethmoid abscess is J32.2 (Chronic ethmoidal sinusitis).
Within J32 (chronic sinusitis), J32.2 is specifically for chronic ethmoidal sinusitis. Related codes cover chronic maxillary sinusitis (J32.0), chronic frontal sinusitis (J32.1), chronic sphenoidal sinusitis (J32.3), chronic pansinusitis (J32.4), other chronic sinusitis (J32.8) and unspecified (J32.9).
Don't report J32.2 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: Woakes' ethmoiditis (J33.1).
Use an additional code to identify: infectious agent (B95-B97).
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for J32.2)
- Woakes' ethmoiditis (J33.1)
Common questions about ethmoid abscess ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for ethmoid abscess?
- J32.2 — Chronic ethmoidal sinusitis.
Is J32.2 billable?
- Yes. J32.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can J32.2 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict J32.2 as a principal diagnosis.
Is J32.2 a CC or MCC?
- No. J32.2 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.