ICD-10 Code for Bronchospasm
Also indexed as (acute)
The ICD-10-CM code for bronchospasm is J98.01 — Acute bronchospasm. This is the code the Alphabetic Index gives for bronchospasm with no further qualifier, valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
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Which bronchospasm code should you use?
The Alphabetic Index lists 3 codes under Bronchospasm. Which one applies depends on the qualifier documented in the record — the type, site, cause, or associated condition. Find the qualifier below, then verify the code in the Tabular List before using it.
By type
| exercise induced | J45.990 | Exercise induced bronchospasm |
Bronchospasm with
| bronchiolitis, acute | J21.9 | Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified |
Index terms and codes are reproduced from the official ICD-10-CM FY2027 release. The Alphabetic Index is a finding aid — a code must always be verified in the Tabular List before it is reported. Data sources