J42
BillableUnspecified chronic bronchitis
Unspecified chronic bronchitis
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Chronic bronchitis NOS
- Chronic tracheitis
- Chronic tracheobronchitis
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- •bronchitis due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vaporsJ68.0
- •bronchiolitis obliterans and bronchiolitis obliterans syndromeJ44.81
- •chronic asthmatic bronchitisJ44
- •chronic bronchitis with airways obstructionJ44
- •chronic emphysematous bronchitisJ44
- •chronic obstructive pulmonary disease NOSJ44.9
- •simple and mucopurulent chronic bronchitisJ41
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •smoke inhalationT59.81
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •cystic fibrosisE84
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ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(69)
SNOMED CT
- Chronic tracheitis7457009
- Tracheobronchitis13617004
- Bronchitis32398004
- Chronic obliterative bronchiolitis47938003
- Chronic tracheobronchitis52571006
- Chronic bronchitis63480004
- Septic bronchitis65878001
- Fetid chronic bronchitis84409004
- Bronchial infection233795005
- Bronchial sepsis233795005
- Infection of bronchus233795005
- Infectious disorder of bronchus233795005
- Chronic graft versus host disease402356004
- Chronic graft-versus-host disease402356004
- Protracted bacterial bronchitis735465007
- Protracted bronchitis caused by bacterium735465007
- Chronic bronchiolitis737180005
- Bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome due to and after lung transplantation762618008
- Bronchitis co-occurrent with wheeze785728005
- Chronic bronchitis co-occurrent with wheeze785736001
- Bronchitis co-occurrent with chronic wheeze785737005
- Bronchitis co-occurrent with acute wheeze785744001
- Eosinophilic bronchitis451981000124108
UMLS
- Bronchitis chronicC0008677
- Bronchitis chronic NOSC0008677
- Bronchitis, ChronicC0008677
- Bronchitis, chronicC0008677
- Chronic BronchitisC0008677
- Chronic bronchitisC0008677
- Chronic bronchitis (disorder)C0008677
- Chronic bronchitis NOSC0008677
- Chronic bronchitis, unspecifiedC0008677
- Unspecified chronic bronchitisC0008677
- chronic bronchitisC0008677
- Chronic tracheitisC0264322
- Chronic tracheitis (disorder)C0264322
- Chronic tracheobronchitisC0264323
- Chronic tracheobronchitis (disorder)C0264323
Clinical Terms
- Bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome due to and after lung transplantation
- Bronchitis, Chronic
- Bronchitis co-occurrent with chronic wheeze
- Chronic bronchitis NOS
- Infection of bronchus
- Bronchial infection
- Tracheobronchitis
- Chronic bronchitis, unspecified
- Protracted bacterial bronchitis
- Chronic bronchitis (disorder)
- Infectious disorder of bronchus
- Eosinophilic bronchitis
- Chronic tracheobronchitis (disorder)
- Bronchitis chronic
- Bronchitis
- Chronic obliterative bronchiolitis
- Chronic tracheitis (disorder)
- Chronic tracheobronchitis
- Protracted bronchitis caused by bacterium
- Bronchitis co-occurrent with acute wheeze
- Chronic bronchiolitis
- Bronchitis chronic NOS
- chronic bronchitis
- Septic bronchitis
- Chronic tracheitis
- Fetid chronic bronchitis
- Chronic graft-versus-host disease
- Bronchitis co-occurrent with wheeze
- Chronic bronchitis co-occurrent with wheeze
- Chronic graft versus host disease
- Bronchial sepsis
Related ICF Categories(39)
The ICF Core Set for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease identifies functioning domains commonly assessed with this condition.
Energy and drive functions
Sleep functions
Emotional functions
Sensation of pain
Heart functions
Immunological system functions
Respiration functions
Additional functions of the respiratory system
Exercise tolerance functions
Sensations associated with cardiovascular and respiratory functions
Carrying out daily routine
Handling stress and other psychological demands
Changing basic body position
Maintaining body position
Walking
Moving around
Using transportation
Driving
Washing oneself
Caring for body parts
Toileting
Dressing
Eating
Doing housework
Acquiring, keeping and terminating a job
Remunerative employment
Community life
Recreation and leisure
Products or substances for personal consumption
Climate
Immediate family
Health professionals
Individual attitudes of immediate family members
Individual attitudes of health professionals
Societal attitudes
Transportation services, systems and policies
Social security services, systems and policies
General social support services, systems and policies
Health services, systems and policies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified chronic bronchitis?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified chronic bronchitis is J42. The full clinical description is "Unspecified chronic bronchitis". J42 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code J42 mean?
ICD-10-CM code J42 represents “Unspecified chronic bronchitis”. It is classified under Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is J42 a billable code?
Yes, J42 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is J42 in?
J42 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes J00-J99).
What codes cannot be used with J42?
J42 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: bronchitis due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors (J68.0); bronchiolitis obliterans and bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (J44.81); chronic asthmatic bronchitis (J44.-); and 4 more.
Are additional codes required with J42?
Yes, when using J42, also report: code, where applicable, 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); .
What SNOMED CT codes does J42 map to?
J42 maps to 18 SNOMED CT concepts: 233795005, 762618008, 32398004, 785744001, 785737005, and 13 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for J42?
J42 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0008677, C0264322, C0264323. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
What ICF functioning codes are related to unspecified chronic bronchitis?
The ICF Core Set for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease includes 39 functioning categories covering body functions, activities, and environmental factors commonly assessed with this condition. Browse the ICF directory.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of J42?
J42 maps to the ICD-11 code: CA20.1Z (Chronic bronchitis, unspecified).
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