ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for bronchomalacia
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Bronchomalacia”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding bronchomalacia
The ICD-10-CM code for bronchomalacia is J98.09 (Other diseases of bronchus, not elsewhere classified). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on J98.09.
Within J98.0, choose J98.09 (Other diseases of bronchus, not elsewhere classified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: acute bronchospasm (J98.01).
Use an additional 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.-) and 1 more.
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
More specific bronchomalacia codes (official index)
- congenital Q32.2 — Congenital bronchomalacia
Common questions about bronchomalacia ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for bronchomalacia?
- J98.09 — Other diseases of bronchus, not elsewhere classified. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: Q32.2.
What is the ICD-10 code for congenital bronchomalacia?
- Q32.2 — Congenital bronchomalacia.
Is J98.09 billable?
- Yes. J98.09 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can J98.09 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict J98.09 as a principal diagnosis.
Is J98.09 a CC or MCC?
- No. J98.09 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.