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J20.4

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Acute bronchitis due to parainfluenza virus

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 parainfluenza virus, presenting with cough and mild respiratory symptoms.

Coding Tips

  • •Parainfluenza is a viral infection; distinguish from influenza (J20.9) and other respiratory viruses
  • •Often seen in children; document patient age and any associated symptoms like croup if present

Code Hierarchy

└J20Acute bronchitis└J20.4Acute bronchitis due to parainfluenza virus
└J20.4Acute bronchitis due to parainfluenza virus

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