J20Header code — not billable
Acute bronchitis
- Chapter
- 10. Diseases of the respiratory system
- Category
- J20
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category J20
J20.0Acute bronchitis due to Mycoplasma pneumoniaeYesJ20.1Acute bronchitis due to Hemophilus influenzaeYesJ20.2Acute bronchitis due to streptococcusYesJ20.3Acute bronchitis due to coxsackievirusYesJ20.4Acute bronchitis due to parainfluenza virusYesJ20.5Acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virusYesJ20.6Acute bronchitis due to rhinovirusYesJ20.7Acute bronchitis due to echovirusYesJ20.8Acute bronchitis due to other specified organismsYesJ20.9Acute bronchitis, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J20?
J20 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Acute bronchitis.
Is J20 a billable code?
No. J20 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is J20 in?
J20 falls under Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system.
When did J20 become effective?
J20 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to J20?
J20 belongs to category J20, which includes 10 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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