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J20.1

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Acute bronchitis due to Hemophilus influenzae

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Sudden inflammation of the airways caused by Hemophilus influenzae (Haemophilus influenzae) bacteria, presenting with cough and bronchial irritation.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify documentation specifies Hemophilus influenzae as the causative organism; distinguish from other H. influenzae infections
  • •Consider vaccination status and immunocompromised status as clinical context for this infection

Code Hierarchy

└J20Acute bronchitis└J20.1Acute bronchitis due to Hemophilus influenzae
└J20.1Acute bronchitis due to Hemophilus influenzae

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