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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for antrum necrosis

J32.0

Chronic maxillary sinusitis

✓ Billable / specific

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Necrosis, necrotic (ischemic) › antrum”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding antrum necrosis

The ICD-10-CM code for antrum necrosis is J32.0 (Chronic maxillary sinusitis).

Within J32 (chronic sinusitis), J32.0 is specifically for chronic maxillary sinusitis. Related codes cover chronic frontal sinusitis (J32.1), chronic ethmoidal sinusitis (J32.2), chronic sphenoidal sinusitis (J32.3), chronic pansinusitis (J32.4), other chronic sinusitis (J32.8) and unspecified (J32.9).

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

It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.

Common questions about antrum necrosis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for antrum necrosis?

J32.0 — Chronic maxillary sinusitis.

Is J32.0 billable?

Yes. J32.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can J32.0 be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict J32.0 as a principal diagnosis.

Is J32.0 a CC or MCC?

No. J32.0 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.