J47 Non-Billable Code

Bronchiectasis

Chapter Classification

Chapter 10 Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)

Section Detail

J40-J4A Chronic lower respiratory diseases (J40-J4A)

Coding Guidelines & Notes

includes

bronchiolectasis

excludes1

congenital bronchiectasis (Q33.4)
tuberculous bronchiectasis (current disease) (A15.0)

useAdditionalCode

code to identify:
exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81)
history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
tobacco dependence (F17.-)
tobacco use (Z72.0)

More Specific Diagnosis Codes

This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.

J47.0 - Bronchiectasis with acute lower respiratory infection Billable
J47.1 - Bronchiectasis with (acute) exacerbation Billable
J47.9 - Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated Billable

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