Question 1

Is J33 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, J33 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code J33 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code J33 represents Nasal polyp. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code J33 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code J33 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code J33?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for J33 is section:J30-J39 (Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from J33?

Accepted Answer

Code J33 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: adenomatous polyps (D14.0). These conditions cannot be coded together with J33 as they represent different diagnoses.

J332026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes29Not included here

Use Additional Code7Add code for detail

Notes1Additional information

Is J33 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code J33 mean?

When was ICD-10 code J33 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code J33?

What conditions are excluded from J33?