Question 1

Is J01 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, J01 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code J01 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code J01 represents Acute sinusitis. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code J01 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code J01 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code J01?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for J01 is section:J00-J06 (Acute upper respiratory infections (J00-J06)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from J01?

Accepted Answer

Code J01 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: sinusitis NOS (J32.9). These conditions cannot be coded together with J01 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with J01?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding J01, consider adding codes for: code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.. Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

J012026

Excludes12Not coded together

Excludes210Not included here

Use Additional Code8Add code for detail

Notes1Additional information

Includes5Included conditions