R09.81
Nasal congestion
Approximate Synonyms
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Congestion of nasal sinus
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Congestion of nose
Clinical Information
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A disorder characterized by obstruction of the nasal passage due to mucosal edema.
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The blockage of the nasal passage due to mucosal edema. It is usually the result of a viral infection or an allergic reaction.
Details
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R09.81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM R09.81 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R09.81 – other international versions of ICD-10 R09.81 may differ.