Code 6522: Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis is the swelling of the tissues lining the nasal passage because of allergies or other inhaled triggers like smoke, fumes, etc. This causes the nose to become stuffy and runny.
| DC Criteria: 6522 | Rating |
|---|---|
| fairly constant and there are growths forming in the tissues | 30% |
| no growths in the tissues, but 50% of the nasal passages on both sides or 100% on one side is blocked | 10% |