Other chronic sinusitis

This code represents a persistent inflammatory condition affecting one or more paranasal sinuses, excluding those specifically categorized as frontal, ethmoidal, sphenoidal, or maxillary chronic sinusitis. It signifies chronic sinusitis that does not fit into the more specific anatomical classifications.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates chronic sinusitis that is not localized to a single, specified sinus (e.g., pansinusitis, or chronic sinusitis affecting multiple unspecified sinuses). Supporting documentation should detail the chronicity (typically symptoms lasting 12 weeks or longer) and the lack of a more precise anatomical diagnosis.

• Do not use this code if a more specific anatomical site of chronic sinusitis (e.g., J32.0, J32.1, J32.2, J32.3) is documented.
• Consider sequencing this code after any underlying conditions contributing to the chronic sinusitis, if applicable.
• Ensure the medical record explicitly states "chronic" and does not specify a single sinus to justify this "other" category.