Bronchiectasis
Diseases of the Respiratory System·Chronic lower respiratory diseases (J40-J4B)·category·FY 2027
3 billable codes under J47: 2 are a CC; all map to HCC 280 (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial Lung Disorders, and Other Chronic Lung Disorders).A CC or MCC (major CC) is a secondary diagnosis that raises the MS-DRG payment. An HCC counts toward a Medicare Advantage patient's risk score.
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
Includes: conditions that are coded here
- bronchiolectasis
Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code
Use additional code: add a second code for this, listed after this one
Also applies, from Chronic lower respiratory diseases (J40-J4B)
These notes sit on J40-J4B and apply to every code under it, including J47.
All codes under J47
J47 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, all 3 billable codes under J47 group to these MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.
Codes whose notes mention J47
If you are coding one of these, its note tells you to add J47 too (Code Also, Use Additional Code), code it first (Code First), or not use it together (Excludes1).