J323-char group
Chronic 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 empyema (chronic) of sinus (accessory)(nasal) infection (chronic) of sinus (accessory)(nasal) suppuration (chronic) of sinus (accessory)(nasal) Use additional code (B95-B98), if desired, to identify infectious agent. Excl.: acute sinusitis (J01.-)