J47 ICD-10-CM Code: Bronchiectasis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
J47Bronchiectasis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where J47 sits
- 1
Chapter 10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- 2
Section
Chronic lower respiratory diseases (J40-J4B)
- 3
Category J47
Bronchiectasis
- 4
Code J47
Bronchiectasis
Codes under J47
J47 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for J47.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for J47.
Use additional code
- 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.-)
- tobacco use (Z72.0)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- congenital bronchiectasis (Q33.4)
- tuberculous bronchiectasis (current disease) (A15.0)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for J47.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code J47 mean?
J47 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Bronchiectasis.”
Is J47 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. J47 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is J47 located in ICD-10-CM?
J47 is listed in Chapter 10, Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99), within Chronic lower respiratory diseases (J40-J4B) (J40–J4B), under category J47, Bronchiectasis.
What coding notes are listed for J47?
No inclusion terms are listed for J47 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: 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.-); tobacco use (Z72.0). Excludes1 notes: congenital bronchiectasis (Q33.4); tuberculous bronchiectasis (current disease) (A15.0). No Excludes2 note is listed.