R09.81Billable
Nasal congestion
- Chapter
- 18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
- Category
- R09
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category R09
R09Oth symptoms and signs involving the circ and resp sysR09.0Asphyxia and hypoxemiaR09.01AsphyxiaYesR09.02HypoxemiaYesR09.1PleurisyYesR09.2Respiratory arrestYesR09.3Abnormal sputumYesR09.8Oth symptoms and signs involving the circ and resp systemsR09.82Postnasal dripYesR09.89Oth symptoms and signs involving the circ and resp systemsYesR09.AForeign body sensation of the circulatory and resp sysR09.A0Foreign body sensation, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code R09.81?
R09.81 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Nasal congestion.
Is R09.81 a billable code?
Yes. R09.81 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is R09.81 in?
R09.81 falls under Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
When did R09.81 become effective?
R09.81 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to R09.81?
R09.81 belongs to category R09, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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