ICD-10 Code J20.7 – Acute bronchitis due to echovirus (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J20.7 – Acute bronchitis due to echovirus
What it is
J20.7 identifies acute bronchitis caused by echovirus. Use it when the record states echovirus as the viral cause of an acute lower respiratory infection.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Acute bronchitis typically presents with cough and other short-term respiratory symptoms, and the provider must link the episode to echovirus.
When to use this code
Use this code when the clinician documents acute bronchitis due to echovirus, or clearly states echovirus infection with acute bronchitis. It fits encounters where the diagnosis is confirmed or assessed as the cause of the bronchitis.
If the note only says viral bronchitis, check documentation before assigning J20.7. You need a specific echovirus reference to code this accurately.
Do not use for
Do not use J20.7 for bronchitis from another virus, bacterial bronchitis, or nonspecific acute bronchitis. Check documentation if the organism is not named.
Coding tip
Assign J20.7 only when echovirus is explicitly documented as the cause; otherwise, use the more specific code supported by the record.