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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J98.0

Diseases of bronchus, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM Code:
J98.0
ICD-10 Code for:
Diseases of bronchus, not elsewhere classified
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the respiratory system
    (J00–J99)
    • Other diseases of the respiratory system
      (J96-J99)
      • Other respiratory disorders
        (J98)

J98.0 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of diseases of bronchus, not elsewhere classified. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Diseases of bronchus, not elsewhere classified

Non-specific codes like J98.0 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for diseases of bronchus, not elsewhere classified:

  • Use J98.01 for Acute bronchospasm - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use J98.09 for Other diseases of bronchus, not elsewhere classified - BILLABLE CODE

Patient Education


Bronchial Disorders

When you breathe in, the air travels down through your trachea (windpipe). It then goes through two tubes to your lungs. These tubes are your bronchi. Bronchial disorders can make it hard for you to breathe.

The most common problem with the bronchi is bronchitis, an inflammation of the tubes. It can be acute or chronic. Other problems include:

  • Bronchiectasis - a condition in which damage to the airways causes them to widen and become flabby and scarred
  • Exercise-induced bronchospasm - a breathing problem that happens when your airways shrink while you are exercising
  • Bronchiolitis - an inflammation of the small airways that branch off from the bronchi
  • Bronchopulmonary dysplasia - a chronic lung condition in infants, most often premature infants

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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.