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J20.2

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Acute bronchitis due to streptococcus

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 streptococcus bacteria, typically presenting with cough and throat irritation.

Coding Tips

  • •Clarify which streptococcus species if documented (Group A, Group B, etc.) as this may affect treatment decisions
  • •Ensure diagnosis is acute bronchitis and not strep throat (pharyngitis) or pneumonia

Code Hierarchy

└J20Acute bronchitis└J20.2Acute bronchitis due to streptococcus
└J20.2Acute bronchitis due to streptococcus

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