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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bronchitis with Bronchospasm

ICD-10 Coding for Bronchitis with Bronchospasm

J20.9

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

Also Known as:
Acute Bronchitis with Bronchospasm
Bronchospasm with Bronchitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bronchitis with Bronchospasm

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bronchitis with Bronchospasm

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:
  • • Presence of wheezing and response to bronchodilators
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'acute bronchitis with bronchospasm' in medical records

Applicable To

  • • Acute bronchitis with bronchospasm

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation explicitly links bronchospasm to acute bronchitis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J98.01

Acute bronchospasm

Use as a secondary code when bronchospasm is documented without confirmed bronchitis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute bronchitis with bronchospasm?

The ICD-10 code for acute bronchitis with bronchospasm is J20.9. It is used when bronchospasm is documented as secondary to acute bronchitis.

How should bronchitis with bronchospasm be documented?

Document bronchitis with bronchospasm by specifying wheezing, spirometry results, and response to bronchodilators. Include tobacco use if applicable.

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