ICD Code J01.00

ICD code J01.00 is acute maxillary sinus infection without further specification.

1. Sudden onset of symptoms consistent with acute sinus infection

2. Facial pain or pressure localized over the maxillary sinus

3. Nasal congestion or obstruction

4. Purulent nasal discharge, often unilateral

5. Reduced or absent sense of smell

6. Fever may be present

7. Symptoms lasting less than four weeks

8. No specification of underlying organism or further classification of the acute maxillary sinusitis

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code J01.00 include:

99201–99215 (Office or other outpatient evaluation and management services)

99281–99285 (Emergency department services)

31500 (Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure)

69420 (Myringotomy, with or without tube insertion)

30130 (Excision inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method)

31231 (Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral)

31237 (Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement)

96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection; subcutaneous or intramuscular)

J3490 (Unclassified drugs, for antibiotic administration if applicable)

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