Acute bronchitis due to streptococcus

This code signifies an acute inflammation of the bronchial tree caused by a Streptococcus bacterial infection. Patients typically present with a sudden onset of cough, often productive, accompanied by other respiratory symptoms like wheezing or shortness of breath, directly attributable to streptococcal etiology.

This code is appropriate when documentation clearly states acute bronchitis and explicitly identifies Streptococcus as the causative organism, often confirmed by laboratory testing such as a throat swab or sputum culture. It should be used when the streptococcal infection is the primary driver of the acute bronchial inflammation.

• Ensure documentation specifies "acute" bronchitis and explicitly names Streptococcus as the pathogen.
• Do not use for chronic bronchitis or acute bronchitis due to other specified or unspecified organisms.
• Consider sequencing with codes for associated symptoms or complications if documented.