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ICD-10-CM · Chapter 10 · J00J99

J34.829

Nasal valve collapse, unspecified

Diseases of the respiratory system

Quick facts

Code
J34.829
Type
Billable code
ICD-10-CM chapter
Chapter 10 — Diseases of the respiratory system
Category
J34 — Other and unspecified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
Specificity
6 characters

How coders use this code

ICD-10-CM J34.829 is a billable, fully specified code, so it can be reported directly on a claim to document a diagnosis of nasal valve collapse, unspecified. Coders assign it when the chart documentation supports this level of detail, always matching to the most specific code available and verifying against the chapter-specific guidelines published annually by NCHS/CMS.

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