Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
In Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39), chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System
6 billable codes under J39: 2 are a CC; none map to an HCC.A CC or MCC (major CC) is a secondary diagnosis that raises the MS-DRG payment.
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Instructional notes
Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
Covers COPD and asthma exacerbations, sequencing of acute respiratory failure, confirmed versus suspected identified influenza, ventilator associated pneumonia, and vaping-related disorders.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [COPD] and Asthma (page 56)
- Acute Respiratory Failure (page 56)
- Influenza due to certain identified influenza viruses (page 57)
- Ventilator associated Pneumonia (page 57)
- Vaping-related disorders (page 58)
All codes under J39
J39 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
J39 MS-DRGs
This code does not group to an MS-DRG as a principal diagnosis.
Other codes that refer to J39
Notes on these codes point to J39.
- Z83.6 Includes: Conditions classifiable to J00-J39, J60-J99
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
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.
Read more about bronchial disorders on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.