ICD-10-CM · J22
ICD-10 J22: Unspecified acute lower respiratory infection
Acute LRI NOS.
Code
J22
Category
Respiratory (J00-J99)
Clinical context
Acute LRI NOS.
Documentation requirements
- Symptoms
Common related procedures
- CXR if needed
Common payer denial patterns
- Cause-specific
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 J22 mean?
Unspecified acute lower respiratory infection
When is this code documented?
Acute LRI NOS.
What documentation supports this code?
Symptoms.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Cause-specific.
Related diagnoses
- J20.0 — Acute bronchitis due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae
- J21.0 — Acute bronchiolitis due to RSV
- J40 — Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
- J45.901 — Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
- J45.902 — Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
- J62.8 — Pneumoconiosis due to other dust containing silica
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