ICD Code J20.8

ICD code J20.8 is acute bronchitis caused by organisms other than the most common bacteria or viruses, as specifically identified by the provider.

1. Acute onset of cough, with or without sputum production

2. Absence of clinical or radiographic evidence of pneumonia

3. Symptoms such as wheezing, chest discomfort, or mild shortness of breath

4. Physical exam findings may include rhonchi or coarse breath sounds

5. Laboratory or microbiological evidence identifying a specific organism other than the most common causes (e.g., not due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, or Bordetella pertussis)

6. No evidence of chronic bronchitis or underlying chronic pulmonary disease

7. Duration of symptoms typically less than three weeks

Relevant CPT codes for ICD code J20.8 include:

- 99202–99205 (New patient office or other outpatient visit)

- 99211–99215 (Established patient office or other outpatient visit)

- 99441–99443 (Telephone evaluation and management services)

- 94640 (Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction)

- 94010 (Spirometry, including graphic record)

- 87804 (Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay with direct optical observation; respiratory syncytial virus)

- 87631–87633 (Respiratory virus panel by nucleic acid [DNA or RNA] detection)

CPT code selection should be based on the specific services rendered during the encounter for J20.8.

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