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BillableAcute bronchitis due to parainfluenza virus
J20.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute bronchitis due to parainfluenza virus. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHBronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, the airways that carry air to your lungs. It causes a cough that often brings up mucus. It can also cause shortness of breath, wheezing, a low fever, and chest tightness. There are two main types of bronchitis: acute and chronic . Most cases of acute bronchitis get better within several days. But your cough can last for several weeks after the infection is gone.…
Read more about Acute Bronchitis at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Clindamycin›
- DoxycyclineTetracycline-class Drug [EPC]›
- ErythromycinMacrolide [EPC]›
- Moxifloxacin›
- Ampicillin›
- Minocycline›
- Ceftriaxone›
- Cefuroxime›
- AztreonamMonobactam Antibacterial [EPC]›
- Cefazolin›
- CefdinirCephalosporin Antibacterial [EPC]›
- Cephalexin›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
MedlinePlus · NIHPlain-language health-topic references grounded in MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM).
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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