ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for sphenoidal abscess
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Abscess (connective tissue) (embolic) (fistulous) (infective) (metastatic) (multiple) (pernicious) (pyogenic) (septic) › sphenoidal (sinus) (chronic)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding sphenoidal abscess
The ICD-10-CM code for sphenoidal abscess is J32.3 (Chronic sphenoidal sinusitis).
Within J32 (chronic sinusitis), J32.3 is specifically for chronic sphenoidal sinusitis. Related codes cover chronic maxillary sinusitis (J32.0), chronic frontal sinusitis (J32.1), chronic ethmoidal sinusitis (J32.2), 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 sphenoidal abscess ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for sphenoidal abscess?
- J32.3 — Chronic sphenoidal sinusitis.
Is J32.3 billable?
- Yes. J32.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can J32.3 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict J32.3 as a principal diagnosis.
Is J32.3 a CC or MCC?
- No. J32.3 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.