J39.9

Billable

Disease of upper respiratory tract, unspecified

J39.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Disease of upper respiratory tract, unspecified. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
J00-J99
Parent
J39
Edition
FY2026

J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

When you breathe in, the air travels down through your trachea (windpipe). It then goes through two tubes to your lungs. These tubes are your bronchi. Bronchial disorders can make it hard for you to breathe. The most common problem with the bronchi is bronchitis, an inflammation of the tubes. It can be acute or chronic . Other problems include: Bronchiectasis - a condition in which damage to the airways causes them…

Read more about Bronchial Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J39.9?
J39.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Disease of upper respiratory tract, unspecified". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
Is J39.9 a billable code?
Yes — J39.9 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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