J40-J4BNon-billable

Chronic lower respiratory diseases (J40-J4B)

Diseases of the Respiratory System·block·FY 2027

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 MedlinePlus · Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine

Instructional notes

Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code

  • bronchitis due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors (J68.0)

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

  • cystic fibrosis (E84.-)

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