ICD-10-CM · J40
ICD-10 J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
Bronchitis NOS.
Code
J40
Category
Respiratory (J00-J99)
Clinical context
Bronchitis NOS.
Documentation requirements
- Symptoms
Common payer denial patterns
- Duration
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 J40 mean?
Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
When is this code documented?
Bronchitis NOS.
What documentation supports this code?
Symptoms.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Duration.
Related diagnoses
- J20.0 — Acute bronchitis due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae
- J21.0 — Acute bronchiolitis due to RSV
- J22 — Unspecified acute lower respiratory infection
- 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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