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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute Viral Bronchitis

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Viral Bronchitis

J20.5
J20.6
J20.8

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

Also Known as:
Viral Bronchitis
Chest Cold
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Viral Bronchitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Viral Bronchitis

Use ICD-10 code J20.5 for acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus

Billable Code
J20.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed RSV infection via lab test

Applicable To

  • • RSV bronchitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laboratory confirmation of RSV.

Acute bronchitis due to rhinovirus

Billable Code
J20.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive rhinovirus PCR or viral culture

Applicable To

  • • Rhinovirus bronchitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laboratory confirmation of rhinovirus.

Acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms

Billable Code
J20.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive test for a specified virus not listed under other J20 codes

Applicable To

  • • Adenovirus bronchitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the virus and use B97.8.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B97.8

Other viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use with J20.8 to specify the viral agent.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute viral bronchitis?

The ICD-10 code for acute viral bronchitis depends on the specific virus: J20.5 for RSV, J20.6 for rhinovirus, and J20.8 for other specified viruses with B97.8.

How do you code unspecified viral bronchitis?

For unspecified viral bronchitis, use J20.8 with B97.8 to indicate a viral cause when the specific virus is not identified.

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