J31Header code — not billable

Chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis

Chapter
10. Diseases of the respiratory system
Category
J31
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category J31

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J31?

J31 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis.

Is J31 a billable code?

No. J31 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is J31 in?

J31 falls under Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system.

When did J31 become effective?

J31 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to J31?

J31 belongs to category J31, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.