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ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 460

Acute nasopharyngitis (common cold)

  • A catarrhal disorder of the upper respiratory tract, which may be viral, a mixed infection, or an allergic reaction. It is marked by acute coryza, slight rise in temperature, chilly sensations, and general indisposition. (Dorland, 27th ed)
  • Inflammation of the nasopharynx.
  • 460 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
  • 460 contains 25 index entries