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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bronchitis Unspecified

ICD-10 Coding for Bronchitis Unspecified

J40

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

Also Known as:
Unspecified Bronchitis
Bronchitis NOS
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bronchitis Unspecified

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bronchitis Unspecified

Use ICD-10 code J40 for bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

Billable Code
J40
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • • Absence of acute or chronic specification
clinical:
  • • No organism identified

Applicable To

  • • Bronchitis NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of acute or chronic descriptors.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z77.22

Contact with and (suspected) exposure to environmental tobacco smoke

Use if exposure to tobacco smoke is documented.

F17.-

Nicotine dependence

Use if tobacco use is a contributing factor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bronchitis unspecified?

The ICD-10 code for bronchitis unspecified is J40. It is used when bronchitis is diagnosed without specifying if it is acute or chronic.

When should J40 be used for bronchitis?

Use J40 when bronchitis is diagnosed without specifying if it is acute or chronic, and no causal organism is identified.

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