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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute Rhinobronchitis

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Rhinobronchitis

J20.6
J00

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acute rhinobronchitis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Acute Nasobronchitis
Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Rhinobronchitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Rhinobronchitis

Use ICD-10 code J20.6 for acute bronchitis due to rhinovirus, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute bronchitis due to rhinovirus

Billable Code
J20.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed rhinovirus infection with acute bronchitis symptoms
coding:
  • • Use J20.6 when rhinovirus is confirmed; otherwise, consider J20.9

Applicable To

  • • Acute rhinobronchitis due to rhinovirus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies rhinovirus as the causative agent.

Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]

Billable Code
J00
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of rhinorrhea and nasal congestion

Applicable To

  • • Common cold

Important Notes

  • • Document nasal symptoms clearly to justify use.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R05.1

Acute cough

Use if cough severity requires separate documentation.

Z77.22

Contact with environmental tobacco smoke

Use if exposure to tobacco smoke is documented.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute rhinobronchitis?

The ICD-10 code for acute rhinobronchitis due to rhinovirus is J20.6. Use J00 for concurrent upper respiratory symptoms.

How do you document acute rhinobronchitis?

Document the causative organism, symptom duration, and severity. Include lab results confirming the organism for accurate coding.

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