ICD Code J20-J22

ICD code J20-J22 is acute lower respiratory infections, including acute bronchitis (J20), acute bronchiolitis (J21), and unspecified acute lower respiratory infection (J22).

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

2. Absence of clinical or radiographic evidence of pneumonia

3. Presence of lower respiratory tract infection symptoms such as wheezing, chest discomfort, or shortness of breath

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

5. Fever may be present but is not required

6. Symptoms typically last less than three weeks

7. No evidence of chronic underlying pulmonary disease as the primary cause

8. Exclusion of alternative diagnoses such as asthma exacerbation, chronic bronchitis, or heart failure

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code J20-J22 include:

- 99201-99205 (Office or other outpatient visit, new patient)

- 99211-99215 (Office or other outpatient visit, established patient)

- 94010 (Spirometry, including graphic record)

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

- 94664 (Demonstration and/or evaluation of patient utilization of an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or IPPB device)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection; subcutaneous or intramuscular)

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture)

- 87070 (Culture, bacterial; any other source except urine, blood or stool)

- 87804 (Influenza virus antigen detection by immunoassay with direct optical observation)

CPT code selection should be based on the specific services rendered and clinical documentation.

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