ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Acute bronchitis: J20.9
The CDC title for "Acute bronchitis" is J20 (Acute bronchitis), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is J20.9, Acute bronchitis, unspecified.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 order file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Codes under J20, then other CDC titles that name acute bronchitis
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- J20Acute bronchitisHeader
- J20.0Acute bronchitis due to Mycoplasma pneumoniaeBillable
- J20.1Acute bronchitis due to Hemophilus influenzaeBillable
- J20.2Acute bronchitis due to streptococcusBillable
- J20.3Acute bronchitis due to coxsackievirusBillable
- J20.4Acute bronchitis due to parainfluenza virusBillable
- J20.5Acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virusBillable
- J20.6Acute bronchitis due to rhinovirusBillable
- J20.7Acute bronchitis due to echovirusBillable
- J20.8Acute bronchitis due to other specified organismsBillable
- J20.9Acute bronchitis, unspecifiedBillable
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
From J20. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
From J20. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
- J47.0Acute bronchitis with bronchiectasis
- J44.0Acute bronchitis with chronic obstructive asthma
- J44.0Acute bronchitis with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- J45.909Allergic bronchitis NOS
- J68.0Bronchitis due to chemicals, fumes and vapors
- J42Chronic bronchitis NOS
- J41.1Chronic mucopurulent bronchitis
- J44.-Chronic obstructive bronchitis
- J44.-Chronic obstructive tracheobronchitis
- J41.0Chronic simple bronchitis
- J42Chronic tracheobronchitis
Related conditions
Related pages
- J20.9 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category J20Every code under it
- Chapter 10Diseases of the respiratory system
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Acute bronchitis?
The CDC title for "Acute bronchitis" is J20 (Acute bronchitis), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is J20.9, Acute bronchitis, unspecified.
Is J20.9 billable?
Yes. J20.9 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to J20.9?
The CDC tabular list gives 2 Excludes1 notes (not coded together), 11 Excludes2 notes (may be coded together when both are documented) for J20.9 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is J20.9 in?
Chapter 10. Diseases of the respiratory system.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.