ICD-10-CM · Billable Code
R09.81 — Nasal congestion
Chapter R00-R99: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
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Common questions about R09.81 (Nasal congestion)
What does ICD-10 code R09.81 mean?
R09.81 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Nasal congestion. ICD-10-CM is the medical coding system used by clinicians, hospitals and insurers worldwide to classify diseases and conditions in a standard way.
Is R09.81 a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, R09.81 is a billable / specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used by clinicians and hospitals as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims and electronic health records.
Which ICD-10 chapter does R09.81 belong to?
R09.81 belongs to the chapter "Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified" (codes R00-R99). ICD-10-CM organises codes into 22 chapters by body system or condition type, which helps clinicians navigate related diagnoses.
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗