Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM J34.1 is the diagnosis code for Cyst and mucocele of nose and nasal sinus. 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 billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where J34.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, J34.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
J34.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Cyst and mucocele of nose and nasal sinus". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of J34.1 is J34 ("Other and unspecified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses"). J34.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.
J34.1 is located in Section J30-J39 — "Other diseases of upper respiratory tract" within Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use J34.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Cyst and mucocele of nose and nasal sinus" 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 Cyst and mucocele of nose and nasal sinus is J34.1.
Yes, J34.1 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
J34.1 is in Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, J34.1 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.