ICD Code J34.2

ICD code J34.2 is a diagnosis for a deviated nasal septum, which means the cartilage and bone dividing the nasal cavity are displaced to one side, potentially causing breathing difficulties or nasal obstruction.

1. Presence of nasal obstruction or difficulty breathing through one or both nostrils

2. Clinical evidence of septal deviation upon physical examination (anterior rhinoscopy or nasal endoscopy)

3. History of trauma to the nose or congenital nasal deformity

4. Recurrent or chronic nasal congestion not attributable to allergic or infectious causes

5. Associated symptoms such as snoring, mouth breathing, or recurrent sinus infections

6. Absence of acute infection or other primary nasal pathology (e.g., tumors, polyps)

7. Imaging studies (if performed) confirming deviation of the nasal septum

Relevant CPT codes for ICD code J34.2 include:

- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft

- 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method

- 30130: Excision inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method

- 30930: Fracture nasal turbinate(s), therapeutic

- 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)

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