J013-char group
Acute sinusitis
⇄ Primary-code rule changed vs QĐ4469
Coding rules (TT06)
- ●Avoid — more specific 4-5 char codes exist (see below)
Coding guidance (WHO 2019)
Incl.: abscess acute, of sinus (accessory)(nasal) empyema acute, of sinus (accessory)(nasal) infection acute, of sinus (accessory)(nasal) inflammation acute, of sinus (accessory)(nasal) suppuration acute, of sinus (accessory)(nasal) Use additional code (B95-B98), if desired, to identify infectious agent. Excl.: sinusitis, chronic or NOS (J32.-)