Bronchitis

BRONCHITIS is common this month


• Specify the acuity of the disease (i.e., acute, subacute, or chronic). It's very important to document if acute bronchitis (even in ICD-9)
• Include the causative organism (e.g., Mycoplasma , streptococcus, rhinovirus, etc.) and any other disease process related to the bronchitis (e.g., asthma, bronchitis due to allergies, bronchitis due to fumes, etc.).
• Delineate when both acute and chronic bronchitis are present. (Acute on top of chronic)
• List any related tobacco use, abuse, dependence, or exposure (e.g., second hand, occupational, etc.).