J47
Non-billableBronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- bronchiolectasis
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
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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Child Codes (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(12)
UMLS
- BronchiectasesC0006267
- BronchiectasisC0006267
- Bronchiectasis (disorder)C0006267
- Bronchiectasis NOSC0006267
- Permanent enlargement of the airways of the lungsC0006267
- bronchiectasesC0006267
- bronchiectasisC0006267
- bronchiectasis nosC0006267
- BronchiolectasiaC0264372
- BronchiolectasisC0264372
- Bronchiolectasis (disorder)C0264372
- bronchiolectasisC0264372
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for bronchiectasis?
The ICD-10-CM code for bronchiectasis is J47. The full clinical description is "Bronchiectasis". J47 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code J47 mean?
ICD-10-CM code J47 represents “Bronchiectasis”. It is classified under Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is J47 a billable code?
No, J47 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under J47.
What chapter is J47 in?
J47 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes J00-J99).
What codes cannot be used with J47?
J47 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: bronchitis due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors (J68.0); congenital bronchiectasis (Q33.4); tuberculous bronchiectasis (current disease) (A15.0).
What are the subcategories under J47?
J47 has 3 child codes, including: J47.0 (Bronchiectasis with acute lower respiratory infection), J47.1 (Bronchiectasis with (acute) exacerbation), J47.9 (Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated).
Are additional codes required with J47?
Yes, when using J47, 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 are the UMLS CUIs for J47?
J47 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0006267, C0264372. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does J47 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like bronchiectasis affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of J47?
J47 maps to the ICD-11 code: CA24 (Bronchiectasis).
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