ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Bronchitis: J40
The ICD-10-CM index points "Bronchitis" to J40, Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic. J40 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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- J20.9acute or subacute (with bronchospasm or obstruction), Acute bronchitis, unspecifiedBillable
- J45.909allergic (acute), Unspecified asthma, uncomplicatedBillable
- T17.528arachidic, Food in bronchus causing other injuryHeader
- J69.0aspiration (due to food and vomit), Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomitBillable
- J45.9asthmatic, Other and unspecified asthmaHeader
- A15.5caseous (tuberculous), Tuberculosis of larynx, trachea and bronchusBillable
- A69.8Castellani's, Other specified spirochetal infectionsBillable
- J40catarrhal (l5 years of age and above), Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronicBillable
- J68.0chemical (acute) (subacute), Bronchitis and pneumonitis due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vaporsBillable
- J42chronic, Unspecified chronic bronchitisBillable
- J68.0due to gases, fumes or vapors (chemical), Bronchitis and pneumonitis due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vaporsBillable
- J44.89emphysematous (obstructive), Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseBillable
- J41.1fetid, Mucopurulent chronic bronchitisBillable
- J41.8mixed simple and mucopurulent, Mixed simple and mucopurulent chronic bronchitisBillable
- J62.8moulder's, Pneumoconiosis due to other dust containing silicaBillable
- J41.1mucopurulent (chronic) (recurrent), Mucopurulent chronic bronchitisBillable
- J44.89obstructive (chronic) (diffuse), Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseBillable
- J41.1pituitous, Mucopurulent chronic bronchitisBillable
- J20.2pneumococcal, acute or subacute, Acute bronchitis due to streptococcusBillable
- J41.1purulent (chronic) (recurrent), Mucopurulent chronic bronchitisBillable
- J41.1putrid, Mucopurulent chronic bronchitisBillable
- J42senile (chronic), Unspecified chronic bronchitisBillable
- J41.8simple and mucopurulent (mixed), Mixed simple and mucopurulent chronic bronchitisBillable
- J41.0smokers', Simple chronic bronchitisBillable
- A69.8spirochetal NEC, Other specified spirochetal infectionsBillable
- J41.1suppurative (chronic), Mucopurulent chronic bronchitisBillable
- A15.5tuberculous, Tuberculosis of larynx, trachea and bronchusBillable
- J20.8viral NEC, acute or subacute, Acute bronchitis due to other specified organismsBillable
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What is the ICD-10 code for Bronchitis?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Bronchitis" to J40, Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic. J40 is a billable code.
Is J40 billable?
Yes. J40 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 J40?
The CDC tabular list gives 4 Excludes1 notes (not coded together), 7 "use additional code" notes for J40 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is J40 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.