R09.81 Nasal congestion

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

Applies from R09 Other symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory system

Excludes1 (never code together)

• acute respiratory distress syndrome (J80)
• respiratory arrest of newborn (P28.81)
• respiratory distress syndrome of newborn (P22.0)
• respiratory failure (J96.-)
• respiratory failure of newborn (P28.5)

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 154-156 in MDC 03.

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 478.19 Other disease of nasal cavity and sinuses (approximate)

Diagnosis Index entries for R09.81

• Congestion, congestive › nasal
• Congestion, congestive › nose

Nearby codes

• R09.02 Hypoxemia
• R09.1 Pleurisy
• R09.2 Respiratory arrest
• R09.3 Abnormal sputum
• R09.8 Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
• R09.81 Nasal congestion (this code)
• R09.82 Postnasal drip
• R09.89 Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
• R09.A Foreign body sensation of the circulatory and respiratory system
• R09.A0 Foreign body sensation, unspecified
• R09.A1 Foreign body sensation, nose