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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for bronchus stenosis

J98.09

Other diseases of bronchus, not elsewhere classified

✓ Billable / specific

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Stenosis, stenotic (cicatricial) › bronchus”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding bronchus stenosis

The ICD-10-CM code for bronchus stenosis is J98.09 (Other diseases of bronchus, not elsewhere classified). The official index lists 2 more specific codes, 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 bronchus stenosis codes (official index)

  • congenital Q32.3 — Congenital stenosis of bronchus
  • syphilitic A52.72 — Syphilis of lung and bronchus

Common questions about bronchus stenosis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for bronchus stenosis?

J98.09 — Other diseases of bronchus, not elsewhere classified. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: Q32.3, A52.72.

What is the ICD-10 code for congenital bronchus stenosis?

Q32.3 — Congenital stenosis of bronchus.

What is the ICD-10 code for syphilitic bronchus stenosis?

A52.72 — Syphilis of lung and bronchus.

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.