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Non-specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 473
Chronic sinusitis
  • 2015
  • Non-Billable Code

  • There are 6 ICD-9-CM codes below 473 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
Clinical Information
  • Inflammation of the paranasal sinuses that typically lasts beyond eight weeks. It is caused by infections, allergies, and the presence of sinus polyps or deviated septum. Signs and symptoms include headache, nasal discharge, swelling in the face, dizziness, and breathing difficulties
473 Includes
  • abscess (chronic) of sinus (accessory) (nasal)
  • empyema (chronic) of sinus (accessory) (nasal)
  • infection (chronic) of sinus (accessory) (nasal)
  • suppuration (chronic) of sinus (accessory) (nasal)
473 Excludes
 472.2 ICD9Data.com 473.0 
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