ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Deviated septum: J34.2
The closest CDC title for "Deviated septum" is J34.2, Deviated nasal septum. J34.2 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 order file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Codes under J34, then other CDC titles that name deviated nasal septum
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- J34Other and unspecified disorders of nose and nasal sinusesHeader
- J34.0Abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of noseBillable
- J34.1Cyst and mucocele of nose and nasal sinusBillable
- J34.2Deviated nasal septumBillable
- J34.3Hypertrophy of nasal turbinatesBillable
- J34.8Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinusesHeader
- J34.81Nasal mucositis (ulcerative)Billable
- J34.82Nasal valve collapseHeader
- J34.820Internal nasal valve collapseHeader
- J34.8200Internal nasal valve collapse, unspecifiedBillable
- J34.8201Internal nasal valve collapse, staticBillable
- J34.8202Internal nasal valve collapse, dynamicBillable
- J34.821External nasal valve collapseHeader
- J34.8210External nasal valve collapse, unspecifiedBillable
- J34.8211External nasal valve collapse, staticBillable
- J34.8212External nasal valve collapse, dynamicBillable
- J34.829Nasal valve collapse, unspecifiedBillable
- J34.83Odontogenic sinusitisHeader
- J34.830Odontogenic sinusitis, maxillary sinusBillable
- J34.831Odontogenic sinusitis, ethmoid sinusBillable
- J34.832Odontogenic sinusitis, frontal sinusBillable
- J34.833Odontogenic sinusitis, sphenoid sinusBillable
- J34.839Odontogenic sinusitis, unspecifiedBillable
- J34.89Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinusesBillable
- J34.9Unspecified disorder of nose and nasal sinusesBillable
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
From J34. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related conditions
Related pages
- J34.2 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category J34Every code under it
- Chapter 10Diseases of the respiratory system
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Deviated septum?
The closest CDC title for "Deviated septum" is J34.2, Deviated nasal septum. J34.2 is a billable code.
Is J34.2 billable?
Yes. J34.2 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to J34.2?
The CDC tabular list gives 1 Excludes1 note (not coded together), 1 Excludes2 note (may be coded together when both are documented) for J34.2 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is J34.2 in?
Chapter 10. Diseases of the respiratory system.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.