ICD-10-CM Code J20.5
Acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.J20.5 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code J205 is used to code Human respiratory syncytial virus
Human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a syncytial virus that causes respiratory tract infections. It is a major cause of lower respiratory tract infections and hospital visits during infancy and childhood. A prophylactic medication (not a vaccine) exists for preterm (under 35 weeks gestation) infants, infants with certain congenital heart defects (CHD) or bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), and infants with congenital malformations of the airway. Treatment is limited to supportive care (e.g. C-PAP), including oxygen therapy.
Specialty: | Pediatrics |
MeSH Code: | D018357 |
ICD 9 Code: | 796 |
An x ray of a child with RSV showing the typical bilateral perihilar fullness
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #202-203 - Bronchitis and asthma with CC or MCC.
- DRG Group #202-203 - Bronchitis and asthma without CC or MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Respiratory syncytial virus laryngotracheobronchitis (disorder)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'J20.5 - Acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus'
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Equivalent ICD-9 Codes GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code J20.5 and a single ICD9 code, 466.0 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: J20 - Acute bronchitis