R09.A1 Foreign body sensation, nose

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) 314-316 in MDC 05.

Diagnosis Index entries for R09.A1

• Sensation › foreign body › nose

Nearby codes

• R09.81 Nasal congestion
• 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 (this code)
• R09.A2 Foreign body sensation, throat
• R09.A9 Foreign body sensation, other site