Vasomotor rhinitis

This code represents a non-allergic inflammation of the nasal lining, characterized by symptoms such as sneezing, rhinorrhea, and nasal congestion. It is triggered by non-specific irritants like temperature changes, strong odors, or emotional stress, rather than allergens.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of vasomotor rhinitis, also known as non-allergic rhinitis or idiopathic rhinitis. This diagnosis is typically made after ruling out allergic causes and identifying environmental or irritant triggers.

• Differentiate from allergic rhinitis (J30.1-J30.9) which requires identification of an allergen.
• Ensure the physician's documentation explicitly states "vasomotor rhinitis" or "non-allergic rhinitis" with no identified allergic etiology.
• Do not use if another specific type of non-allergic rhinitis, such as gustatory rhinitis or drug-induced rhinitis, is documented.