ICD-11 classes
12 Diseases of the respiratory system
Upper respiratory tract disorders
CA0J — Nasal polyp

ICD-11 CA0J — Nasal polyp

Nasal polyp is an inflammatory and proliferating mass arising from the epithelial linings of nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. In general, nasal polyp appears to be greyish white, smoothly surfaced, and glutinous and agar-like mass. The pathogenesis is thought to be multifactorial.

The diagnosis includes nothing.

Diagnosis with code CA0J contains 3 clarifying diagnoses:

1. CA0J.0 — Polypoid sinus degeneration
2. CA0J.Y — Other specified nasal polyp
3. CA0J.Z — Nasal polyp, unspecified

The diagnosis is coded elsewhere:

• Allergic or hypersensitivity disorders involving the respiratory tract #3726
• Nasal polyp #3769