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J47

Non-billable

Bronchiectasis

J47 is the ICD-10-CM code for Bronchiectasis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as J47.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
J00-J99
Subcodes
3
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.

Includes

  • •bronchiolectasis

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •congenital bronchiectasis (Q33.4)
  • •tuberculous bronchiectasis (current disease) (A15.0)

Use additional code

  • •code to identify:
  • •exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
  • •exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81)
  • •history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
  • •occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
  • •tobacco dependence (F17.-)
  • •tobacco use (Z72.0)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J47?
J47 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Bronchiectasis". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
Is J47 a billable code?
No — J47 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as J47.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of J47?
J47 has 3 more specific child codes, including J47.0, J47.1, J47.9.
What is excluded from J47?
Excludes1 (not coded here): congenital bronchiectasis (Q33.4); tuberculous bronchiectasis (current disease) (A15.0).

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

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