2025 ICD-10-CM code J30.2
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Diseases of the respiratory system - Other diseases of upper respiratory tract 10 Feed
Other seasonal allergic rhinitis.This condition is characterized by symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, and itchy eyes.
Medical necessity for services related to J30.2 must be established.This typically includes documentation of the symptoms, their impact on the patient's quality of life, and the failure of conservative treatments (if applicable).The documentation must justify the need for medical intervention.
The healthcare provider is responsible for accurately diagnosing seasonal allergic rhinitis based on the patient's symptoms, history, physical exam, and possibly allergy testing.They should document the diagnosis and the cause, if known.Treatment can include medications, avoidance of allergens, and/or allergy shots.
In simple words: This is a type of allergy that occurs during specific seasons, usually when plants release pollen into the air. It causes symptoms like sneezing, stuffy nose, runny nose, and itchy eyes.
Other seasonal allergic rhinitis refers to an allergic reaction that occurs at specific times of the year — typically when certain plants pollinate. This condition is characterized by symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, and itchy eyes. The allergens responsible can vary depending on geographic location and the season.
Example 1: A patient presents in the spring with sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. They report that these symptoms occur every year during springtime.Allergy testing reveals a sensitivity to tree pollen.The diagnosis is J30.2, other seasonal allergic rhinitis., A patient experiences nasal congestion and a runny nose during the fall. They have a history of seasonal allergies.The provider diagnoses them with J30.2, other seasonal allergic rhinitis., A child comes to the clinic in late summer with sneezing, itchy eyes, and nasal congestion.The parents report that these symptoms appear annually during the late summer months, coinciding with ragweed season. The provider diagnoses the child with J30.2, other seasonal allergic rhinitis.
Documentation should specify "allergic rhinitis" and note if it occurs seasonally. Any known or suspected allergens should be documented (e.g., pollen, animal dander). The patient’s use of or exposure to tobacco should also be noted.
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- Specialties:Allergy and Immunology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Otolaryngology
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