Acute sinusitis, unspecified
ICD-10 J01.90 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of acute sinusitis, unspecified.
Acute sinusitis, unspecified (ICD-10 code J01.90) refers to the inflammation of the paranasal sinuses that occurs suddenly and is characterized by symptoms such as nasal congestion, facial pain or pressure, purulent nasal discharge, and sometimes fever. The paranasal sinuses include the maxillary, frontal, ethmoid, and sphenoid sinuses, which are air-filled spaces located within the bones of the face and skull. Acute sinusitis can be triggered by viral infections, bacterial infections, or allergies, leading to obstruction of the sinus drainage pathways. The disease typically progresses from an upper respiratory infection, with symptoms lasting less than four weeks. Diagnostic considerations include a thorough clinical history, physical examination, and, if necessary, imaging studies like CT scans to assess sinus involvement. The diagnosis is often made based on clinical criteria, and treatment may involve symptomatic relief with decongestants, nasal corticosteroids, and, in some cases, antibiotics if a bacterial infection is suspected.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
J01.90 covers acute sinusitis without specifying the sinus involved. It includes cases where the exact sinus affected is unknown or not documented.
J01.90 should be used when the clinician has not specified the type of acute sinusitis or when the documentation does not support a more specific code.
Documentation should include a detailed account of the patient's symptoms, duration of illness, any relevant imaging studies, and the clinical rationale for the diagnosis.
