J34.2 vs M95.0
J34.2 (Deviated nasal septum) compared with M95.0 (Acquired deformity of nose), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. M95.0 carries an Excludes2 note covering J34.2: “deviated nasal septum (J34.2)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| J34.2Deviated nasal septum | M95.0Acquired deformity of nose | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | J00-J99 — Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99) | M00-M99 — Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99) |
| Definition | Deviated nasal septum is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (J34.2). | Acquired deformity of nose is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (M95.0). |
| Includes | Deflection or deviation of septum (nasal) (acquired) | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources