Congenital bronchomalacia

This code represents a congenital anomaly characterized by a weakness or flaccidity of the bronchial walls, leading to their collapse during respiration. This structural defect is present at birth and can affect one or more bronchi, impairing airflow.

Use this code for patients diagnosed with bronchomalacia that is explicitly stated as congenital in origin. Documentation should clearly indicate the congenital nature of the condition, often identified in infancy or early childhood due to respiratory symptoms like stridor, wheezing, or recurrent infections.

• Differentiate from acquired bronchomalacia, which would be coded differently.
• Ensure documentation specifies "congenital" to support the use of this code.
• Code any associated respiratory symptoms or complications, such as recurrent pneumonia, as secondary diagnoses.