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bronchitis

Medical Definition

Inflammation of the large airways in the lung including any part of the bronchi from the primary bronchi to the tertiary bronchi. [https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0736-9199]

Wikipedia Summary

Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchi (large and medium-sized airways) in the lungs that causes coughing. Bronchitis usually begins as an infection in the nose, ears, throat, or sinuses...
Related Codes (3)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
J40Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
Additional Codes (7)Type 1 Excludes (4)
J68.0Bronchitis and pneumonitis due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
J41.0Simple chronic bronchitis

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