ICD-10 Code J20.9

ICD-10 Code J20.9

Acute Bronchitis, Unspecified

ICD-Code J20.9 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Acute Bronchitis, Unspecified. Its corresponding ICD-9 code is 466.0
ICD-10 Code J20.9

Billable: Yes

ICD-9 Code Transition:
466.0

Code J20.9 is the diagnosis code used for Acute Bronchitis, Unspecified. Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, the airways that carry air to your lungs. Acute bronchitis is more severe and can become chronic and progress to pneumonia.

ICD-10 Code J20.9

Other Synonyms Include:

  • Acute bronchitis
  • Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
  • Chronic bronchitis with acute exacerbation

 

Acute bronchitis can sometimes overlap in symptoms with chronic conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (J44.9) or respiratory infections like Influenza due to novel A virus (J09.X2).

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