ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for frontal sinus chronic abscess
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Abscess (connective tissue) (embolic) (fistulous) (infective) (metastatic) (multiple) (pernicious) (pyogenic) (septic) › frontal sinus (chronic)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding frontal sinus chronic abscess
The ICD-10-CM code for frontal sinus chronic abscess is J32.1 (Chronic frontal sinusitis).
Within J32 (chronic sinusitis), J32.1 is specifically for chronic frontal sinusitis. Related codes cover chronic maxillary sinusitis (J32.0), 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 frontal sinus chronic abscess ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for frontal sinus chronic abscess?
- J32.1 — Chronic frontal sinusitis.
Is J32.1 billable?
- Yes. J32.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can J32.1 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict J32.1 as a principal diagnosis.
Is J32.1 a CC or MCC?
- No. J32.1 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.