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ICD-10-CM Code J47.9
Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

BILLABLE
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.
| ICD-10 from 2011 - 2016

J47.9 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of bronchiectasis, uncomplicated. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.


The ICD code J47 is used to code Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), also known as chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD) and chronic obstructive airway disease (COAD), among others, is a type of obstructive lung disease characterized by chronically poor airflow. It typically worsens over time. The main symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, and sputum production. Most people with chronic bronchitis have COPD.

Specialty: Pulmonology
MeSH Codes: , , , , ,
ICD 9 Codes: 490, 491, 492, 494, 495, 496

Gross pathology of a lung showing centrilobular-type emphysema characteristic of smoking. This close-up of the fixed, cut lung surface shows multiple cavities filled with heavy black carbon deposits.

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Coding Notes for J47.9 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Inclusion Terms:
Inclusion Terms
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Bronchiectasis NOS

MS-DRG Mapping

  • DRG Group #190-192 - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with MCC.
  • DRG Group #190-192 - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with CC.
  • DRG Group #190-192 - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease without CC or MCC.

Related Concepts SNOMET-CT

  • Bronchiectasis due to toxic aspiration (disorder)

Coding Advice SNOMET-CT

  • Consider additional code to identify specific condition or disease

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'J47.9 - Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code J47.9. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Bronchiectasis(cylindrical) (diffuse) (fusiform) (localized) (saccular) (J47.9)

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

Bronchiectasis without acute exacerbation (exact match)

This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 494.0 was previously used, J47.9 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.


Parent Code: J47 - Bronchiectasis

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Source: http://icd.codes/icd10cm/J479