Find information on maxillary sinusitis diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding (ICD-10 J01.0, J32.0), symptoms, and treatment. Learn about acute, chronic, and recurrent maxillary sinusitis, along with differential diagnosis considerations for healthcare professionals. Explore resources on proper medical coding for insurance reimbursement and accurate clinical documentation for patient care related to maxillary sinusitis. This resource provides valuable information for physicians, nurses, and medical coders seeking guidance on maxillary sinusitis.
Also known as
Acute maxillary sinusitis
Inflammation of the maxillary sinus, typically caused by a viral or bacterial infection.
Chronic maxillary sinusitis
Long-term inflammation of the maxillary sinus, often with recurring symptoms.
Acute sinusitis
Short-term inflammation of any sinus, including the maxillary sinus.
Chronic sinusitis
Long-term inflammation of any sinus, including the maxillary sinus.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is sinusitis confirmed?
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Maxillary Sinusitis |
| Acute Sinusitis |
| Chronic Sinusitis |
Missing or incorrect laterality (right, left, bilateral) for maxillary sinusitis can lead to inaccurate coding and claims rejections. ICD-10-CM coding guidelines require laterality specification for proper reimbursement.
Misclassifying acute vs. chronic maxillary sinusitis impacts severity reporting and treatment coding. Accurate documentation of duration and symptoms is crucial for proper ICD-10-CM code assignment (J01.0x vs. J32.0).
Coding sinusitis as unspecified when a specific cause is documented can lead to undercoding and lost revenue. CDI specialists should query physicians for clarification to ensure specificity in diagnosis coding for maxillary sinusitis.
Patient presents with symptoms consistent with maxillary sinusitis. Chief complaints include facial pain and pressure localized to the maxillary sinus area, nasal congestion, purulent nasal discharge, and headache. Onset of symptoms began approximately [duration] ago and is reported as [acute, subacute, chronic]. Patient reports [aggravating factors, e.g., bending over] and [alleviating factors, e.g., warm compresses]. Associated symptoms may include [list associated symptoms, e.g., fever, cough, fatigue, toothache, halitosis]. Physical examination reveals [objective findings, e.g., tenderness to palpation over the maxillary sinuses, erythematous nasal mucosa, purulent drainage]. Differential diagnoses considered include allergic rhinitis, viral upper respiratory infection, and dental infection. Based on patient history, physical exam findings, and [diagnostic tests, e.g., transillumination, CT scan], the diagnosis of maxillary sinusitis is confirmed. Treatment plan includes [pharmacological interventions, e.g., saline nasal irrigation, decongestants, analgesics, antibiotics if indicated] and [non-pharmacological interventions, e.g., humidification, hydration]. Patient education provided on disease process, medication administration, potential complications, and follow-up care. Follow-up scheduled in [timeframe] to assess treatment response and symptom resolution. ICD-10 code J01.00 (Acute maxillary sinusitis) or J32.0 (Chronic maxillary sinusitis) assigned.