ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for bronchitis aspiration
Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Aspiration › bronchitis”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding bronchitis aspiration
The ICD-10-CM code for bronchitis aspiration is J69.0 (Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit).
Within J69 (pneumonitis due to solids and liquids), J69.0 is specifically for pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit. Related codes cover oils and essences (J69.1) and other solids and liquids (J69.8).
Don't report J69.0 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: chemical pneumonitis due to anesthesia (J95.4) and obstetric aspiration pneumonitis (O74.0).
As a secondary diagnosis it is an MCC (major complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the highest-paying "with MCC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for J69.0)
Common questions about bronchitis aspiration ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for bronchitis aspiration?
- J69.0 — Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit.
Is J69.0 billable?
- Yes. J69.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can J69.0 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict J69.0 as a principal diagnosis.
Is J69.0 a CC or MCC?
- J69.0 is an MCC (major complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.