Acute bronchitis due to coxsackievirus

This code signifies an acute inflammation of the bronchial tubes caused specifically by a coxsackievirus infection. Patients typically present with symptoms such as cough, wheezing, and shortness of breath, which develop rapidly. The condition is self-limiting but can cause significant respiratory discomfort.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of acute bronchitis and laboratory confirmation or strong clinical suspicion points to coxsackievirus as the causative agent. This code is appropriate when the provider explicitly links the acute bronchitis to a coxsackievirus infection.

• Ensure the medical record specifies "acute" bronchitis and identifies coxsackievirus as the etiology.
• Do not use this code for chronic bronchitis or acute bronchitis due to other specified or unspecified organisms.
• Consider additional codes for any associated symptoms or complications, if documented.