J30.9

Approximate Synonyms

• Allergic rhinitis

• Allergic rhinitis nose congestion)

• Upper respiratory tract allergy

Clinical Information

• A disorder characterized by an inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes caused by an ige-mediated response to external allergens. The inflammation may also involve the mucous membranes of the sinuses, eyes, middle ear, and pharynx. Symptoms include sneezing, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea and itching.

• Inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes caused by an ige-mediated response to external allergens. The inflammation may also involve the mucous membranes of the sinuses, eyes, middle ear, and pharynx. Symptoms include sneezing, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, and itching. It may lead to fatigue, drowsiness, and malaise thus causing impairment of the quality of life.

Details

• J30.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM J30.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of J30.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 J30.9 may differ.