ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code

J32Chronic sinusitis

Not billable — use a more specific code

J32 is a header code, so it can't be reported by itself. Choose one of the 7 more specific codes beneath it.

Code unchanged since ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-CM release from CDC/NCHS and CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About J32

J32 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for chronic sinusitis. It belongs to block J30-J39 (other diseases of upper respiratory tract) and chapter 10 (diseases of the respiratory system). It is a header code, so it can't be reported by itself; one of its 7 subcodes must be used instead.

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: J32.0 (sinusitis), J32.1 (sinusitis), J32.2 (sinusitis), J32.3 (sinusitis), J32.4 (pansinusitis), J32.8 (sinusitis) and J32.9 (unspecified).

The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of J32, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: acute sinusitis (J01.-).

Use an additional code to identify: infectious agent (B95-B97).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Specific codes under J32

Coding notes

IncludesFurther defines the content of the category

sinus abscess
sinus empyema
sinus infection
sinus suppuration

Excludes2Not included here — may be reported together if both conditions exist

acute sinusitis (J01.-)

Use additional codeAdd a secondary code to fully describe the condition

code to identify:
infectious agent (B95-B97)

Notes that apply from higher levels

Instructions written at a parent level also apply to J32.

Broader instructions also apply from Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system.

Codes whose notes reference J32

B44Code also

Code history

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FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
No changes since FY2016.

Common questions about J32

Is J32 billable?: No. J32 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.