J98.09 – Other diseases of bronchus, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of the respiratory system

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code J98.09

Code: J98.09 (claims format: J9809)
Description: Other diseases of bronchus, not elsewhere classified
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: J96-J99 Other diseases of the respiratory system
Parent codes: J98 › J98.0

Notes for J98.09

Applicable to:

Broncholithiasis
Calcification of bronchus
Stenosis of bronchus
Tracheobronchial collapse
Tracheobronchial dyskinesia
Ulcer of bronchus

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

J98 – Other respiratory disorders

Excludes1 (not coded here):

newborn apnea (P28.4-)
newborn sleep apnea (P28.3-)

Excludes2 (not included here):

apnea NOS (R06.81)
sleep apnea (G47.3-)

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)

Related codes in J98.0

J98.01 – Acute bronchospasmBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J98.09?

J98.09 is the ICD-10-CM code for other diseases of bronchus, not elsewhere classified, in the block J96-J99 (Other diseases of the respiratory system).

Is J98.09 a billable code?

Yes. J98.09 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does J98.09 belong to?

It belongs to category J98 – Other respiratory disorders.

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.