Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

This code signifies inflammation of the nasal passages due to an allergic reaction, where the specific allergen or type of allergic rhinitis (e.g., seasonal, perennial) is not documented. Patients typically experience symptoms such as sneezing, rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, and itching of the nose, eyes, or throat.

Use this code when the medical record clearly indicates allergic rhinitis but lacks specific details regarding the causative allergen or the chronicity/seasonality of the condition. It is appropriate when the provider's documentation states "allergic rhinitis" without further qualification.

• Avoid using this code if the documentation specifies seasonal (J30.2) or perennial (J30.3) allergic rhinitis.
• Query the provider for more specific documentation if possible to allow for a more precise code assignment.
• Do not confuse with nonallergic rhinitis (J31.0) or vasomotor rhinitis (J30.0), which have different etiologies.