J20.5
✓ BillableAcute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
Also Known As
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • bronchitis NOS (J40)
- • tracheobronchitis NOS (J40)
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • acute bronchitis with bronchiectasis (J47.0)
- • acute bronchitis with chronic obstructive asthma (J44.0)
- • acute bronchitis with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (J44.0)
- • allergic bronchitis NOS (J45.909)
- • bronchitis due to chemicals, fumes and vapors (J68.0)
- • chronic bronchitis NOS (J42)
- • chronic mucopurulent bronchitis (J41.1)
- • chronic obstructive bronchitis (J44.-)
- • chronic obstructive tracheobronchitis (J44.-)
- • chronic simple bronchitis (J41.0)
- • chronic tracheobronchitis (J42)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code J20.5 represents acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus. This code falls under the Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.
This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that J20.5 has 2 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code J20.5?
ICD-10-CM code J20.5 is "Acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99).
Is J20.5 a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, J20.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What codes are excluded with J20.5?
J20.5 has 2 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Can J20.5 be coded with other codes?
J20.5 has 11 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in J20
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)