ICD-10 Specific code J21: Acute bronchiolitis

Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.

Translations

Language Translation
Flag for English language  English Acute bronchiolitis
Flag for French language  French Bronchiolite aiguë

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 X Diseases of the respiratory system
2 J20-J22 Other acute lower respiratory infections
3 J21 Acute bronchiolitis

Contents

Code Title
J21.0 Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
J21.1 Acute bronchiolitis due to human metapneumovirus
J21.8 Acute bronchiolitis due to other specified organisms
J21.9 Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified

Indicated medicines

Active Ingredient Description
Piperacillin

Piperacillin is a broad-spectrum, semisynthetic penicillin. Piperacillin exerts bactericidal activity by inhibition of both septum and cell-wall synthesis.