ICD-10-CM Code J33.1
Polypoid sinus degeneration
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.J33.1 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of polypoid sinus degeneration. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code J33 is used to code Nasal polyp
Nasal polyps are polypoidal masses arising mainly from the mucous membranes of the nose and paranasal sinuses. They are overgrowths of the mucosa that frequently accompany allergic rhinitis, and are freely movable and nontender.
| Specialty: | Otorhinolaryngology |
| ICD 9 Code: | 471 |
A nasal polyp
Coding Notes for J33.1 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Inclusion Terms:
Inclusion Terms
Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive. - Woakes' syndrome or ethmoiditis
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #154-156 - Other ear, nose, mouth and throat diagnoses with MCC.
- DRG Group #154-156 - Other ear, nose, mouth and throat diagnoses with CC.
- DRG Group #154-156 - Other ear, nose, mouth and throat diagnoses without CC or MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Polypoid sinus degeneration (disorder)
Coding Advice SNOMET-CT
- Consider additional code to identify specific condition or disease
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'J33.1 - Polypoid sinus degeneration'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code J33.1. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 471.1 was previously used, J33.1 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: J33 - Nasal polyp