J20.6 – Acute bronchitis due to rhinovirus

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other acute lower respiratory infections

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code J20.6
Code
J20.6 (claims format: J206)
Description
Acute bronchitis due to rhinovirus
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
10. Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
Block
J20-J22 Other acute lower respiratory infections
Parent codes
J20

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

J20 – Acute bronchitis

Includes:
  • acute and subacute bronchitis (with) bronchospasm
  • acute and subacute bronchitis (with) tracheitis
  • acute and subacute bronchitis (with) tracheobronchitis, acute
  • acute and subacute fibrinous bronchitis
  • acute and subacute membranous bronchitis
  • acute and subacute purulent bronchitis
  • acute and subacute septic bronchitis
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • bronchitis NOS (J40)
  • tracheobronchitis NOS (J40)
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • 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)

Block J20-J22

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection (J44.0)

Index terms for J20.6

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in J20

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J20.6?

J20.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for acute bronchitis due to rhinovirus, in the block J20-J22 (Other acute lower respiratory infections).

Is J20.6 a billable code?

Yes. J20.6 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does J20.6 belong to?

It belongs to category J20 – Acute bronchitis.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.