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DiagnosesSneezing

Sneezing

ICD-10 Coding for Sneezing(R06.7, J30.81)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYPrimary Care
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Sneezing?
Essential facts and insights about Sneezing

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Frequent or recurrent sneezing episodes
  • Allergy testing, nasal swab for infection
  • Nasal congestion, clear nasal discharge, throat irritation

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history of sneezing episodes and triggers
  • ICD-10-CM coding terminology for sneezing-related conditions
  • Example: 'Patient presents with recurrent sneezing due to seasonal allergies.'

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Follow guidelines for allergic rhinitis vs. non-allergic causes
  • Common errors include misclassifying sneezing as a symptom of another condition

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Chronic rhinitis, upper respiratory infections
  • J30.9 - Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
R06.2
Sneezing
Ancillary Codes
Z77.22
R06.7
Differential Codes
J30.1
J00

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Primary Care

Specialty Applications

  • All age groups, especially those with allergies
  • Primary care settings, urgent care facilities

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Document frequency, duration, and associated symptoms.

Billing considerations?

Ensure correct ICD-10 code is used to avoid claim denials.