ICD-10-CM J33 is the diagnosis code for Nasal polyp. This code falls under the section "Other diseases of upper respiratory tract" within Chapter 10 — Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as J33. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where J33 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, J33 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
J33 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Nasal polyp". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
J33 is located in Section J30-J39 — "Other diseases of upper respiratory tract" within Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
J33 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: J33.0, J33.1, J33.8, J33.9.
Use J33 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Nasal polyp" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Nasal polyp is J33.
No, J33 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
J33 is in Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for J33 include: adenomatous polyps (D14.0).
Yes, J33 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.