What is/are the correct code(s) for a patient with bronchiolectasis with exacerbation from prolonged exposure to environmental tobacco smoke?
A) J47.0
B) J47.1, Z77.22
C) J47.1
D) J47.0, Z77.22

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Bronchiectasis is coded to J47 whereas J47.0 specifies bronchiectasis. J47.1 specifies bronchiectasis with chronic lower respiratory infection. Since there is an exacerbation, it is appropriate to add J47.1 to specify both the underlying condition and the acute exacerbation. Z77.22 is added to explain the exposure to environmental tobacco smoke.

What Is/are the Correct Code(s) for a Patient with Bronchiolectasis