R11.10 - Vomiting, unspecified

Clinical Definition

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes that carry air to and from the lungs. Acute bronchitis is typically a temporary condition lasting less than 3 weeks, often following an upper respiratory infection.

Documentation Requirements

• Acuity status (acute, chronic, or acute on chronic)

• Duration of symptoms (must be <3 weeks for acute)

• Causative organism if known:

  • Viral

  • Bacterial

  • Due to chemical exposure

• Associated conditions (if present):

  • Presence/absence of COPD

  • Upper respiratory infection

  • Pneumonia

• Smoking status (current, former, never)

Common Synonyms

• Chest cold

• Chest infection

• Respiratory infection

• Bronchial infection

• Upper airway inflammation

Coding Conflicts

Excludes1:

• Allergic bronchitis

• Bronchitis due to chemical fumes

• Acute bronchiolitis

• Chronic bronchitis

Excludes2:

• Asthmatic bronchitis

• Exercise-induced bronchospasm

Scribing.io Automation

The AI scribe automatically identifies key phrases like "acute bronchitis," "chest cold," and "bronchial infection" during patient encounters. It captures temporal markers for acuity determination and any mentioned causative factors. The system also flags important associated conditions and smoking status for proper documentation. Keywords related to excluded conditions trigger alerts to ensure accurate code assignment.

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