Acquired deformity of nose

This code represents a non-congenital structural abnormality of the nose. This deformity can affect the external appearance and/or internal nasal passages, potentially impacting respiratory function or aesthetics. It arises from various causes after birth, such as trauma, disease, or surgical intervention.

Use this code for patients presenting with a documented acquired nasal deformity, such as a post-traumatic nasal deviation, saddle nose deformity following infection, or a cosmetic deformity resulting from previous surgery. Documentation should clearly state the acquired nature of the deformity and its specific anatomical location or type.

• Differentiate carefully from congenital nasal deformities, which are coded elsewhere.
• Always look for documentation specifying the cause of the acquired deformity (e.g., post-traumatic, post-surgical) for potential additional coding.
• Consider sequencing this code as a primary diagnosis if it is the reason for the encounter, or as a secondary diagnosis if it is a co-morbidity.