2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 477
Allergic rhinitis
- There are 5 ICD-9-CM codes below 477 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
Clinical Information
- A disorder characterized by an inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes caused by an ige-mediated response to external allergens. The inflammation may also involve the mucous membranes of the sinuses, eyes, middle ear, and pharynx. Symptoms include sneezing, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea and itching
- Allergic rhinitis caused by outdoor allergens
- Allergic rhinitis that occurs at the same time every year. It is characterized by acute conjunctivitis with lacrimation and itching, and regarded as an allergic condition triggered by specific allergens
- Each spring, summer, and fall, trees, weeds and grasses release tiny pollen grains into the air. Some of the pollen ends up in your nose and throat. This can trigger a type of allergy called hay fever.symptoms can include
- sneezing, often with a runny or clogged nose
- coughing and postnasal drip
- itching eyes, nose and throat
- dark circles under the eyes
taking medicines, using nasal sprays and rinsing out your nose can relieve symptoms. Allergy shots can help make you less sensitive to pollen and provide long-term relief - Inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes caused by an ige-mediated response to external allergens. The inflammation may also involve the mucous membranes of the sinuses, eyes, middle ear, and pharynx. Symptoms include sneezing, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, and itching. It may lead to fatigue, drowsiness, and malaise thus causing impairment of the quality of life
- Seasonal variety of allergic rhinitis, marked by acute conjunctivitis with lacrimation and itching; regarded as an allergic condition triggered by specific allergens
477 Includes
- allergic rhinitis (nonseasonal) (seasonal)
- hay fever
- spasmodic rhinorrhea
477 Excludes
- allergic rhinitis with asthma (bronchial) (493.0
)
