J47.9 – Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Chronic lower respiratory diseases

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code J47.9

Code: J47.9 (claims format: J479)
Description: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
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: J40-J4B Chronic lower respiratory diseases
Parent codes: J47

Notes for J47.9

Applicable to:

Bronchiectasis NOS

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

J47 – Bronchiectasis

Includes:

bronchiolectasis

Excludes1 (not coded here):

congenital bronchiectasis (Q33.4)
tuberculous bronchiectasis (current disease) (A15.0)

Use additional code:

code to identify:
exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81)
history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
tobacco dependence (F17.-)
tobacco use (Z72.0)

Block J40-J4B

Excludes1 (not coded here):

bronchitis due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors (J68.0)

Excludes2 (not included here):

cystic fibrosis (E84.-)

Index terms for J47.9

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

Related codes in J47

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J47.9?

J47.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for bronchiectasis, uncomplicated, in the block J40-J4B (Chronic lower respiratory diseases).

Is J47.9 a billable code?

Yes. J47.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does J47.9 belong to?

It belongs to category J47 – Bronchiectasis.

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.