ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for ethmoidal sinusitis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Sinusitis (accessory) (chronic) (hyperplastic) (nasal) (nonpurulent) (purulent) › ethmoidal”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding ethmoidal sinusitis
The ICD-10-CM code for ethmoidal sinusitis is J32.2 (Chronic ethmoidal sinusitis). The official index lists 2 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on J32.2.
Within J32 (chronic sinusitis), J32.2 is specifically for chronic ethmoidal sinusitis. Related codes cover chronic maxillary sinusitis (J32.0), chronic frontal sinusitis (J32.1), chronic sphenoidal sinusitis (J32.3), chronic pansinusitis (J32.4), other chronic sinusitis (J32.8) and unspecified (J32.9).
Don't report J32.2 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: Woakes' ethmoiditis (J33.1).
Use an additional code to identify: infectious agent (B95-B97).
More specific ethmoidal sinusitis codes (official index)
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for J32.2)
- Woakes' ethmoiditis (J33.1)
Common questions about ethmoidal sinusitis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for ethmoidal sinusitis?
- J32.2 — Chronic ethmoidal sinusitis. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: J01.20, J01.21.
What is the ICD-10 code for acute ethmoidal sinusitis?
- J01.20 — Acute ethmoidal sinusitis, unspecified.
Is J32.2 billable?
- Yes. J32.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can J32.2 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict J32.2 as a principal diagnosis.
Is J32.2 a CC or MCC?
- No. J32.2 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.