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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Rhonchi

ICD-10 Coding for Rhonchi

J44.1
J20.9
R09.89

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

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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Rhonchi

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Rhonchi

Use ICD-10 code J44.1 for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

Billable Code
J44.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of rhonchi with COPD exacerbation symptoms

Applicable To

  • • COPD with acute exacerbation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports COPD exacerbation with clinical findings.

Acute bronchitis, unspecified

Billable Code
J20.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Cough and rhonchi present
  • • No evidence of chronic lung disease

Applicable To

  • • Acute bronchitis NOS

Important Notes

  • • Document acute onset and absence of chronic symptoms.

Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

Billable Code
R09.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documentation of rhonchi type and location
  • • Response to interventions noted

Applicable To

  • • Rhonchi

Important Notes

  • • Ensure rhonchi are clinically significant and documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R09.89

Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

Use as a secondary code to indicate the presence of rhonchi.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for rhonchi?

The ICD-10 code for rhonchi is R09.89, used as a secondary code to indicate the presence of rhonchi alongside a primary respiratory condition.

How do you document rhonchi in medical records?

Document rhonchi by noting their type, location, and response to interventions, ensuring linkage to a primary diagnosis like COPD or bronchitis.

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