E11.9 - Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

Clinical Definition

Acute bronchitis is a temporary inflammation of the bronchi (large airways) characterized by cough with mucus production, typically lasting less than 3 weeks. It commonly follows an upper respiratory infection.

Documentation Requirements

• Duration of symptoms (must specify "acute" or indicate < 3 weeks)

• Presence/absence of:

  • Productive cough with sputum description

  • Fever

  • Wheezing or rhonchi

• Causative agent if known (viral, bacterial, etc.)

• Rule out chronic condition

• Associated symptoms (chest pain, dyspnea, etc.)

• Smoking status (as risk factor)

Common Synonyms

• Chest cold

• Acute chest infection

• Bronchial infection

• Viral bronchitis

• Lower respiratory infection

Coding Conflicts

Excludes1:

• Allergic bronchitis NOS (J45.909-)

• Asthmatic bronchitis NOS (J45.9-)

• Chronic bronchitis NOS (J42)

Excludes2:

• Acute bronchiolitis (J21.-)

• Bronchitis due to chemicals/fumes (J68.0)

Scribing.io Automation

The AI scribe automatically identifies and captures:

• Temporal markers indicating acuity ("started last week," "new onset")

• Descriptions of cough characteristics and sputum

• Physical exam findings (lung sounds)

• Documented causative factors

• Treatment plan elements (antibiotics, bronchodilators)

The system flags missing elements needed for complete documentation, particularly duration and acuity markers essential for this code.