ICD Code J34.3

ICD code J34.3 is hypertrophy of nasal turbinates, which means an abnormal enlargement or swelling of the structures inside the nose that help filter and humidify the air you breathe.

1. Persistent nasal obstruction not attributable to acute infection or structural deformity

2. Chronic nasal congestion unresponsive to medical therapy

3. Physical examination revealing enlarged inferior or middle nasal turbinates

4. Absence of significant nasal polyps or masses

5. Symptoms such as mouth breathing, snoring, or reduced sense of smell associated with turbinate enlargement

6. Imaging studies (if performed) confirming hypertrophy of the nasal turbinates without other primary pathology

Relevant CPT codes for ICD code J34.3 include:

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

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

- 30801: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method; superficial

- 30802: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method; intramural

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