I25.10 - Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

Clinical Definition

Acute bronchitis is a temporary inflammation of the large airways (bronchi) of the lungs, usually caused by viral infections and characterized by cough, mucus production, and potential wheezing. The condition typically resolves within 3 weeks.

Documentation Requirements

• Specify acuity:

  • Must clearly state "acute" bronchitis

  • Duration of symptoms (<3 weeks for acute)

• Document causative agent if known:

  • Viral vs. bacterial

  • Specific organism if identified

• Associated symptoms:

  • Presence/absence of fever

  • Character of cough (productive vs. non-productive)

  • Color/consistency of sputum if present

• Rule out chronic conditions:

  • Document if patient has underlying COPD/asthma

  • Note if this is a recurring issue

Common Synonyms

• Chest cold

• Bronchial infection

• Upper airway infection

• Chest infection

• Viral bronchitis

Coding Conflicts

Excludes1:

• Allergic bronchitis (J45.909-)

• Bronchitis with tracheitis (J20.-)

• Chronic bronchitis (J41.-)

Excludes2:

• Acute bronchiolitis (J21.-)

• Bronchitis due to chemical fumes (J68.0)

Scribing.io Automation

The AI scribe automatically identifies:

• Keywords indicating acuity ("acute", "sudden onset", "new")

• Temporal markers for duration

• Descriptions of cough and sputum

• Causative factors mentioned in the narrative

• Automatically flags when documentation is insufficient for the code

• Suggests additional elements needed for complete documentation