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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Bronchitis

ICD-10 Coding for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Bronchitis

J20.5
J21.0

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

Also Known as:
RSV Bronchitis
Acute Bronchitis due to RSV
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Bronchitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Respiratory Syncytial Virus 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

clinical:
  • • Patient over 2 years with acute bronchitis symptoms and positive RSV test
coding:
  • • Do not use B97.4 with J20.5

Applicable To

  • • Acute bronchitis confirmed by RSV

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'acute' and confirms RSV via testing.

Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus

Billable Code
J21.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient under 2 years
  • • Symptoms of bronchiolitis (wheezing, retractions)

Applicable To

  • • Bronchiolitis confirmed by RSV

Important Notes

  • • Ensure age and clinical presentation align with bronchiolitis.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for RSV bronchitis?

The ICD-10 code for RSV bronchitis is J20.5, which is used for acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus.

When should J21.0 be used instead of J20.5?

Use J21.0 for RSV bronchiolitis in patients under 2 years, while J20.5 is for RSV bronchitis in older patients.

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