DocScrib
How it WorksPricingBlog
Sign InSign UpBook a Demo
DocScrib

AI-powered medical documentation platform streamlining healthcare workflows through intelligent transcription and clinical note generation.

Book a Demo

Product

  • Medical Templates
  • Pricing
  • Integrations
  • Security & Compliance

Resources

  • Blog
  • Documentation
  • Case Studies

Contact

  • support@docscrib.com
  • +1 (555) 123-4567
  • 123 Healthcare Blvd
    Medical District, CA 90210
© 2025 DocScrib. All rights reserved.
Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceCookie Policy
Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute Tracheobronchitis

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Tracheobronchitis

J20.9
J04.1

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

Also Known as:
Acute Bronchitis with Tracheal Involvement
Tracheobronchial Infection
Join 10,000+ Happy Clinicians

The AI Medical Scribe for Happiest Clinicians

Save 2+ hours daily with instant clinical documentation.
Our AI scribe listens, understands, and generates comprehensive medical notes so you can focus on patient care.

Start Free Trial
No credit card required•HIPAA compliant
Recording Controls
Start recording to see live transcription
Live Conversation - Try For Free!
Real-time transcription with automatic speaker identification

Ready to Record

Start recording to see live conversation transcription

Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Tracheobronchitis

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

Use ICD-10 code J20.9 for acute bronchitis, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute bronchitis, unspecified

Billable Code
J20.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented acute onset of symptoms such as cough and wheezing.
coding:
  • • Use J20.9 when no specific pathogen is identified.
documentation:
  • • Include details on symptom duration and exclusion of pneumonia.

Applicable To

  • • Acute tracheobronchitis, unspecified

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies acute nature and any identified pathogens.

Acute tracheitis

Non-Billable
J04.1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Symptoms of tracheal inflammation such as stridor or hoarseness.

Applicable To

  • • Tracheitis, acute

Important Notes

  • • Ensure both tracheal and bronchial involvement are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z77.22

Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke

Use if patient has documented exposure to tobacco smoke.

F17.210

Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated

Use if patient is a smoker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute tracheobronchitis?

The ICD-10 code for acute tracheobronchitis is J20.9 when unspecified. Use specific J20.x codes if the pathogen is identified.

How should acute tracheobronchitis be documented?

Document the acute nature, symptom duration, and any identified pathogens. Use templates to ensure all required elements are captured.

Quick Navigation
All DiagnosesICD-10 Codes

Related Resources

How Medical Coding WorksBrowse All Codes