ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for rhinitis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Rhinitis (atrophic) (catarrhal) (chronic) (croupous) (fibrinous) (granulomatous) (hyperplastic) (hypertrophic) (membranous) (obstructive) (purulent) (suppurative) (ulcerative)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding rhinitis
The ICD-10-CM code for rhinitis is J31.0 (Chronic rhinitis). The official index lists 17 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on J31.0.
Within J31 (chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis), J31.0 is specifically for chronic rhinitis. Related codes cover nasopharyngitis (J31.1) and pharyngitis (J31.2).
Don't report J31.0 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: allergic rhinitis (J30.1-J30.9) and vasomotor rhinitis (J30.0).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
More specific rhinitis codes (official index)
- with
- sore throat
- acute J00 — Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
- allergic J30.9 — Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
- with asthma J45.909 — Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
- with
- exacerbation (acute) J45.901 — Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
- status asthmaticus J45.902 — Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
- due to
- food J30.5 — Allergic rhinitis due to food
- pollen J30.1 — Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
- nonseasonal J30.89 — Other allergic rhinitis
- perennial J30.89 — Other allergic rhinitis
- seasonal NEC J30.2 — Other seasonal allergic rhinitis
- specified NEC J30.89 — Other allergic rhinitis
- infective J00 — Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
- pneumococcal J00 — Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
- syphilitic A52.73 — Symptomatic late syphilis of other respiratory organs
- congenital A50.05 — Early congenital syphilitic rhinitis
- tuberculous A15.8 — Other respiratory tuberculosis
- vasomotor J30.0 — Vasomotor rhinitis
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for J31.0)
Common questions about rhinitis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for rhinitis?
- J31.0 — Chronic rhinitis. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: J00, J30.9, J45.909, J45.901 and others below.
What is the ICD-10 code for acute rhinitis?
- J00 — Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold].
What is the ICD-10 code for allergic rhinitis?
- J30.9 — Allergic rhinitis, unspecified.
What is the ICD-10 code for infective rhinitis?
- J00 — Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold].
What is the ICD-10 code for pneumococcal rhinitis?
- J00 — Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold].
What is the ICD-10 code for syphilitic rhinitis?
- A52.73 — Symptomatic late syphilis of other respiratory organs.
What is the ICD-10 code for tuberculous rhinitis?
- A15.8 — Other respiratory tuberculosis.
Is J31.0 billable?
- Yes. J31.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can J31.0 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict J31.0 as a principal diagnosis.
Is J31.0 a CC or MCC?
- No. J31.0 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.