ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J47
Bronchiectasis
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J47
Includes Notes
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)
Inclusion Terms
Bronchiectasis with acute bronchitis
Inclusion Terms
Bronchiectasis NOS
Code Also
to identify infection, if applicable
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for J47):
About ICD-10-CM Code J47 (Bronchiectasis)
ICD-10-CM code J47 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM J47 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J47 - Bronchiectasis. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Bronchiectasis.