ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 461.1
Diagnosis Code: 461.1 (Raw: 4611)
Description: Acute frontal sinusitis
Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference
CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.
Overview & Historical Usage
ICD-9-CM code 461.1 is designated for Acute frontal sinusitis. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.