Bronchiectasis H004
Current RMA Instruments
| Reasonable Hypothesis | 30 of 2017 |
| Balance of Probabilities | 31 of 2017 |
Changes from previous Instruments
ICD Coding:
- ICD-9-CM Codes: 494
- ICD-10-AM Codes: J47
Breif description
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease in which the airways (bronchi and bronchioles) are damaged and enlarged. It results from chronic inflammation and an inability to clear sputum. It may affect a section of lung or be widespread. It is assocaited with recurrent infections and gradual loss of lung function.
Confirming the diagnosis
The diagnosis is made based on the clinical and radiological findings.
The relevant medical specialist is a respiratory physician.
Additional diagnoses covered by SOP
- Bronchiolectasis
- Traction bronchiectasis
- Tuberculous bronchiectasis
Conditions not covered by SOP
- Congenital bronchiectasis#, ICD-9 code 748.61
- Bronchiectasis associated with cystic fibrosis (ICD-9 code 277.0) or alpha-1-anti-trypsin deficiency (ICD-9 code 277.6) or other genetic disorders#.
# non-SOP condition
Clinical onset
Establishing the clinical onset may be difficult. Bronchiectasis takes time to develop and there may be respiratroy symptoms prior to the development of the disease. Backdating onset to before the first radiological evidence of the condition can be done, based on symptoms of chronic daily cough with production of mucopurulent and tenacious sputum. Dyspnea (shortness of breath), hemoptysis (coughing blood), wheezing, and pleuritic chest pain can occur but are less specific to bronchiectasis.
Clinical worsening
Bronchiectasis tends to have a progressive course with periodic exacerbations.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/sops-grouped-icd-body-system/b/bronchiectasis-h004-j47
Rulebase for bronchiectasis
<h5>Current RMA Instruments</h5><table border="1" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"><tbody><tr><td><address><a href="http://www.rma.gov.au/assets/SOP/2017/030.pdf" target="_blank">Reasonable Hypothesis</a></address></td><td>30 of 2017</td></tr><tr><td><address><a href="http://www.rma.gov.au/assets/SOP/2017/031.pdf" target="_blank">Balance of Probabilities</a></address></td><td>31 of 2017</td></tr></tbody></table><h5>Changes from previous Instruments</h5><p><drupal-media data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="a7ec1250-3afd-45c8-bbe8-02706ba5a235" data-view-mode="wysiwyg"></drupal-media></p><h5>ICD Coding:</h5><ul><li>ICD-9-CM Codes: 494</li><li>ICD-10-AM Codes: J47</li></ul><h5>Breif description</h5><p>Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease in which the airways (bronchi and bronchioles) are damaged and enlarged. It results from chronic inflammation and an inability to clear sputum. It may affect a section of lung or be widespread. It is assocaited with recurrent infections and gradual loss of lung function.</p><h5><b>Confirming the diagnosis</b></h5><p>The diagnosis is made based on the clinical and radiological findings.</p><p>The relevant medical specialist is a respiratory physician.</p><h5><b>Additional diagnoses covered by SOP</b></h5><ul><li>Bronchiolectasis</li><li>Traction bronchiectasis</li><li>Tuberculous bronchiectasis</li></ul><h5><b>Conditions not covered by SOP</b></h5><ul><li>Congenital bronchiectasis<span><font face="Times New Roman"><sup>#</sup></font></span>, ICD-9 code 748.61</li><li>Bronchiectasis associated with cystic fibrosis (ICD-9 code 277.0) or alpha-1-anti-trypsin deficiency (ICD-9 code 277.6) or other genetic disorders<span><font face="Times New Roman"><sup>#</sup></font></span>.</li></ul><p><sup><span><font face="Times New Roman"># </font></span></sup>non-SOP condition</p><h5>Clinical onset</h5><p>Establishing the clinical onset may be difficult. Bronchiectasis takes time to develop and there may be respiratroy symptoms prior to the development of the disease. Backdating onset to before the first radiological evidence of the condition can be done, based on symptoms of chronic daily cough with production of mucopurulent and tenacious sputum. Dyspnea (shortness of breath), hemoptysis (coughing blood), wheezing, and pleuritic chest pain can occur but are less specific to bronchiectasis.</p><h5>Clinical worsening</h5><p>Bronchiectasis tends to have a progressive course with periodic exacerbations. </p>
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/statements-principles/b/bronchiectasis-h004-j47/rulebase-bronchiectasis
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
Current RMA Instruments
| Reasonable Hypothesis | 30 of 2017 |
| Balance of Probabilities | 31 of 2017 |
Changes from previous Instruments
ICD Coding:
- ICD-9-CM Codes: 494
- ICD-10-AM Codes: J47
Breif description
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease in which the airways (bronchi and bronchioles) are damaged and enlarged. It results from chronic inflammation and an inability to clear sputum. It may affect a section of lung or be widespread. It is assocaited with recurrent infections and gradual loss of lung function.
Confirming the diagnosis
The diagnosis is made based on the clinical and radiological findings.
The relevant medical specialist is a respiratory physician.
Additional diagnoses covered by SOP
- Bronchiolectasis
- Traction bronchiectasis
- Tuberculous bronchiectasis
Conditions not covered by SOP
- Congenital bronchiectasis#, ICD-9 code 748.61
- Bronchiectasis associated with cystic fibrosis (ICD-9 code 277.0) or alpha-1-anti-trypsin deficiency (ICD-9 code 277.6) or other genetic disorders#.
# non-SOP condition
Clinical onset
Establishing the clinical onset may be difficult. Bronchiectasis takes time to develop and there may be respiratroy symptoms prior to the development of the disease. Backdating onset to before the first radiological evidence of the condition can be done, based on symptoms of chronic daily cough with production of mucopurulent and tenacious sputum. Dyspnea (shortness of breath), hemoptysis (coughing blood), wheezing, and pleuritic chest pain can occur but are less specific to bronchiectasis.
Clinical worsening
Bronchiectasis tends to have a progressive course with periodic exacerbations.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/statements-principles/b/bronchiectasis-h004-j47/rulebase-bronchiectasis/allergic-bronchopulmonary-aspergillosis
Aspiration pneumonitis
Current RMA Instruments
| Reasonable Hypothesis | 30 of 2017 |
| Balance of Probabilities | 31 of 2017 |
Changes from previous Instruments
ICD Coding:
- ICD-9-CM Codes: 494
- ICD-10-AM Codes: J47
Breif description
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease in which the airways (bronchi and bronchioles) are damaged and enlarged. It results from chronic inflammation and an inability to clear sputum. It may affect a section of lung or be widespread. It is assocaited with recurrent infections and gradual loss of lung function.
Confirming the diagnosis
The diagnosis is made based on the clinical and radiological findings.
The relevant medical specialist is a respiratory physician.
Additional diagnoses covered by SOP
- Bronchiolectasis
- Traction bronchiectasis
- Tuberculous bronchiectasis
Conditions not covered by SOP
- Congenital bronchiectasis#, ICD-9 code 748.61
- Bronchiectasis associated with cystic fibrosis (ICD-9 code 277.0) or alpha-1-anti-trypsin deficiency (ICD-9 code 277.6) or other genetic disorders#.
# non-SOP condition
Clinical onset
Establishing the clinical onset may be difficult. Bronchiectasis takes time to develop and there may be respiratroy symptoms prior to the development of the disease. Backdating onset to before the first radiological evidence of the condition can be done, based on symptoms of chronic daily cough with production of mucopurulent and tenacious sputum. Dyspnea (shortness of breath), hemoptysis (coughing blood), wheezing, and pleuritic chest pain can occur but are less specific to bronchiectasis.
Clinical worsening
Bronchiectasis tends to have a progressive course with periodic exacerbations.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/statements-principles/b/bronchiectasis-h004-j47/rulebase-bronchiectasis/aspiration-pneumonitis
Bronchial obstruction
Current RMA Instruments
| Reasonable Hypothesis | 30 of 2017 |
| Balance of Probabilities | 31 of 2017 |
Changes from previous Instruments
ICD Coding:
- ICD-9-CM Codes: 494
- ICD-10-AM Codes: J47
Breif description
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease in which the airways (bronchi and bronchioles) are damaged and enlarged. It results from chronic inflammation and an inability to clear sputum. It may affect a section of lung or be widespread. It is assocaited with recurrent infections and gradual loss of lung function.
Confirming the diagnosis
The diagnosis is made based on the clinical and radiological findings.
The relevant medical specialist is a respiratory physician.
Additional diagnoses covered by SOP
- Bronchiolectasis
- Traction bronchiectasis
- Tuberculous bronchiectasis
Conditions not covered by SOP
- Congenital bronchiectasis#, ICD-9 code 748.61
- Bronchiectasis associated with cystic fibrosis (ICD-9 code 277.0) or alpha-1-anti-trypsin deficiency (ICD-9 code 277.6) or other genetic disorders#.
# non-SOP condition
Clinical onset
Establishing the clinical onset may be difficult. Bronchiectasis takes time to develop and there may be respiratroy symptoms prior to the development of the disease. Backdating onset to before the first radiological evidence of the condition can be done, based on symptoms of chronic daily cough with production of mucopurulent and tenacious sputum. Dyspnea (shortness of breath), hemoptysis (coughing blood), wheezing, and pleuritic chest pain can occur but are less specific to bronchiectasis.
Clinical worsening
Bronchiectasis tends to have a progressive course with periodic exacerbations.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/statements-principles/b/bronchiectasis-h004-j47/rulebase-bronchiectasis/bronchial-obstruction
Collapse or fibrosis of the segment of the lung
Current RMA Instruments
| Reasonable Hypothesis | 30 of 2017 |
| Balance of Probabilities | 31 of 2017 |
Changes from previous Instruments
ICD Coding:
- ICD-9-CM Codes: 494
- ICD-10-AM Codes: J47
Breif description
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease in which the airways (bronchi and bronchioles) are damaged and enlarged. It results from chronic inflammation and an inability to clear sputum. It may affect a section of lung or be widespread. It is assocaited with recurrent infections and gradual loss of lung function.
Confirming the diagnosis
The diagnosis is made based on the clinical and radiological findings.
The relevant medical specialist is a respiratory physician.
Additional diagnoses covered by SOP
- Bronchiolectasis
- Traction bronchiectasis
- Tuberculous bronchiectasis
Conditions not covered by SOP
- Congenital bronchiectasis#, ICD-9 code 748.61
- Bronchiectasis associated with cystic fibrosis (ICD-9 code 277.0) or alpha-1-anti-trypsin deficiency (ICD-9 code 277.6) or other genetic disorders#.
# non-SOP condition
Clinical onset
Establishing the clinical onset may be difficult. Bronchiectasis takes time to develop and there may be respiratroy symptoms prior to the development of the disease. Backdating onset to before the first radiological evidence of the condition can be done, based on symptoms of chronic daily cough with production of mucopurulent and tenacious sputum. Dyspnea (shortness of breath), hemoptysis (coughing blood), wheezing, and pleuritic chest pain can occur but are less specific to bronchiectasis.
Clinical worsening
Bronchiectasis tends to have a progressive course with periodic exacerbations.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/statements-principles/b/bronchiectasis-h004-j47/rulebase-bronchiectasis/collapse-or-fibrosis-segment-lung
Exposure to arsenic
Current RMA Instruments
| Reasonable Hypothesis | 30 of 2017 |
| Balance of Probabilities | 31 of 2017 |
Changes from previous Instruments
ICD Coding:
- ICD-9-CM Codes: 494
- ICD-10-AM Codes: J47
Breif description
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease in which the airways (bronchi and bronchioles) are damaged and enlarged. It results from chronic inflammation and an inability to clear sputum. It may affect a section of lung or be widespread. It is assocaited with recurrent infections and gradual loss of lung function.
Confirming the diagnosis
The diagnosis is made based on the clinical and radiological findings.
The relevant medical specialist is a respiratory physician.
Additional diagnoses covered by SOP
- Bronchiolectasis
- Traction bronchiectasis
- Tuberculous bronchiectasis
Conditions not covered by SOP
- Congenital bronchiectasis#, ICD-9 code 748.61
- Bronchiectasis associated with cystic fibrosis (ICD-9 code 277.0) or alpha-1-anti-trypsin deficiency (ICD-9 code 277.6) or other genetic disorders#.
# non-SOP condition
Clinical onset
Establishing the clinical onset may be difficult. Bronchiectasis takes time to develop and there may be respiratroy symptoms prior to the development of the disease. Backdating onset to before the first radiological evidence of the condition can be done, based on symptoms of chronic daily cough with production of mucopurulent and tenacious sputum. Dyspnea (shortness of breath), hemoptysis (coughing blood), wheezing, and pleuritic chest pain can occur but are less specific to bronchiectasis.
Clinical worsening
Bronchiectasis tends to have a progressive course with periodic exacerbations.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/statements-principles/b/bronchiectasis-h004-j47/rulebase-bronchiectasis/exposure-arsenic
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
Current RMA Instruments
| Reasonable Hypothesis | 30 of 2017 |
| Balance of Probabilities | 31 of 2017 |
Changes from previous Instruments
ICD Coding:
- ICD-9-CM Codes: 494
- ICD-10-AM Codes: J47
Breif description
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease in which the airways (bronchi and bronchioles) are damaged and enlarged. It results from chronic inflammation and an inability to clear sputum. It may affect a section of lung or be widespread. It is assocaited with recurrent infections and gradual loss of lung function.
Confirming the diagnosis
The diagnosis is made based on the clinical and radiological findings.
The relevant medical specialist is a respiratory physician.
Additional diagnoses covered by SOP
- Bronchiolectasis
- Traction bronchiectasis
- Tuberculous bronchiectasis
Conditions not covered by SOP
- Congenital bronchiectasis#, ICD-9 code 748.61
- Bronchiectasis associated with cystic fibrosis (ICD-9 code 277.0) or alpha-1-anti-trypsin deficiency (ICD-9 code 277.6) or other genetic disorders#.
# non-SOP condition
Clinical onset
Establishing the clinical onset may be difficult. Bronchiectasis takes time to develop and there may be respiratroy symptoms prior to the development of the disease. Backdating onset to before the first radiological evidence of the condition can be done, based on symptoms of chronic daily cough with production of mucopurulent and tenacious sputum. Dyspnea (shortness of breath), hemoptysis (coughing blood), wheezing, and pleuritic chest pain can occur but are less specific to bronchiectasis.
Clinical worsening
Bronchiectasis tends to have a progressive course with periodic exacerbations.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/statements-principles/b/bronchiectasis-h004-j47/rulebase-bronchiectasis/gastro-oesophageal-reflux-disease
Inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for bronchiectasis
Current RMA Instruments
| Reasonable Hypothesis | 30 of 2017 |
| Balance of Probabilities | 31 of 2017 |
Changes from previous Instruments
ICD Coding:
- ICD-9-CM Codes: 494
- ICD-10-AM Codes: J47
Breif description
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease in which the airways (bronchi and bronchioles) are damaged and enlarged. It results from chronic inflammation and an inability to clear sputum. It may affect a section of lung or be widespread. It is assocaited with recurrent infections and gradual loss of lung function.
Confirming the diagnosis
The diagnosis is made based on the clinical and radiological findings.
The relevant medical specialist is a respiratory physician.
Additional diagnoses covered by SOP
- Bronchiolectasis
- Traction bronchiectasis
- Tuberculous bronchiectasis
Conditions not covered by SOP
- Congenital bronchiectasis#, ICD-9 code 748.61
- Bronchiectasis associated with cystic fibrosis (ICD-9 code 277.0) or alpha-1-anti-trypsin deficiency (ICD-9 code 277.6) or other genetic disorders#.
# non-SOP condition
Clinical onset
Establishing the clinical onset may be difficult. Bronchiectasis takes time to develop and there may be respiratroy symptoms prior to the development of the disease. Backdating onset to before the first radiological evidence of the condition can be done, based on symptoms of chronic daily cough with production of mucopurulent and tenacious sputum. Dyspnea (shortness of breath), hemoptysis (coughing blood), wheezing, and pleuritic chest pain can occur but are less specific to bronchiectasis.
Clinical worsening
Bronchiectasis tends to have a progressive course with periodic exacerbations.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/statements-principles/b/bronchiectasis-h004-j47/rulebase-bronchiectasis/inability-obtain-appropriate-clinical-management-bronchiectasis
Inhaling mustard gas
Current RMA Instruments
| Reasonable Hypothesis | 30 of 2017 |
| Balance of Probabilities | 31 of 2017 |
Changes from previous Instruments
ICD Coding:
- ICD-9-CM Codes: 494
- ICD-10-AM Codes: J47
Breif description
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease in which the airways (bronchi and bronchioles) are damaged and enlarged. It results from chronic inflammation and an inability to clear sputum. It may affect a section of lung or be widespread. It is assocaited with recurrent infections and gradual loss of lung function.
Confirming the diagnosis
The diagnosis is made based on the clinical and radiological findings.
The relevant medical specialist is a respiratory physician.
Additional diagnoses covered by SOP
- Bronchiolectasis
- Traction bronchiectasis
- Tuberculous bronchiectasis
Conditions not covered by SOP
- Congenital bronchiectasis#, ICD-9 code 748.61
- Bronchiectasis associated with cystic fibrosis (ICD-9 code 277.0) or alpha-1-anti-trypsin deficiency (ICD-9 code 277.6) or other genetic disorders#.
# non-SOP condition
Clinical onset
Establishing the clinical onset may be difficult. Bronchiectasis takes time to develop and there may be respiratroy symptoms prior to the development of the disease. Backdating onset to before the first radiological evidence of the condition can be done, based on symptoms of chronic daily cough with production of mucopurulent and tenacious sputum. Dyspnea (shortness of breath), hemoptysis (coughing blood), wheezing, and pleuritic chest pain can occur but are less specific to bronchiectasis.
Clinical worsening
Bronchiectasis tends to have a progressive course with periodic exacerbations.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/statements-principles/b/bronchiectasis-h004-j47/rulebase-bronchiectasis/inhaling-mustard-gas
Inhaling toxic gases or fumes
Current RMA Instruments
| Reasonable Hypothesis | 30 of 2017 |
| Balance of Probabilities | 31 of 2017 |
Changes from previous Instruments
ICD Coding:
- ICD-9-CM Codes: 494
- ICD-10-AM Codes: J47
Breif description
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease in which the airways (bronchi and bronchioles) are damaged and enlarged. It results from chronic inflammation and an inability to clear sputum. It may affect a section of lung or be widespread. It is assocaited with recurrent infections and gradual loss of lung function.
Confirming the diagnosis
The diagnosis is made based on the clinical and radiological findings.
The relevant medical specialist is a respiratory physician.
Additional diagnoses covered by SOP
- Bronchiolectasis
- Traction bronchiectasis
- Tuberculous bronchiectasis
Conditions not covered by SOP
- Congenital bronchiectasis#, ICD-9 code 748.61
- Bronchiectasis associated with cystic fibrosis (ICD-9 code 277.0) or alpha-1-anti-trypsin deficiency (ICD-9 code 277.6) or other genetic disorders#.
# non-SOP condition
Clinical onset
Establishing the clinical onset may be difficult. Bronchiectasis takes time to develop and there may be respiratroy symptoms prior to the development of the disease. Backdating onset to before the first radiological evidence of the condition can be done, based on symptoms of chronic daily cough with production of mucopurulent and tenacious sputum. Dyspnea (shortness of breath), hemoptysis (coughing blood), wheezing, and pleuritic chest pain can occur but are less specific to bronchiectasis.
Clinical worsening
Bronchiectasis tends to have a progressive course with periodic exacerbations.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/statements-principles/b/bronchiectasis-h004-j47/rulebase-bronchiectasis/inhaling-toxic-gases-or-fumes
Lung or heart-lung transplantation
Current RMA Instruments
| Reasonable Hypothesis | 30 of 2017 |
| Balance of Probabilities | 31 of 2017 |
Changes from previous Instruments
ICD Coding:
- ICD-9-CM Codes: 494
- ICD-10-AM Codes: J47
Breif description
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease in which the airways (bronchi and bronchioles) are damaged and enlarged. It results from chronic inflammation and an inability to clear sputum. It may affect a section of lung or be widespread. It is assocaited with recurrent infections and gradual loss of lung function.
Confirming the diagnosis
The diagnosis is made based on the clinical and radiological findings.
The relevant medical specialist is a respiratory physician.
Additional diagnoses covered by SOP
- Bronchiolectasis
- Traction bronchiectasis
- Tuberculous bronchiectasis
Conditions not covered by SOP
- Congenital bronchiectasis#, ICD-9 code 748.61
- Bronchiectasis associated with cystic fibrosis (ICD-9 code 277.0) or alpha-1-anti-trypsin deficiency (ICD-9 code 277.6) or other genetic disorders#.
# non-SOP condition
Clinical onset
Establishing the clinical onset may be difficult. Bronchiectasis takes time to develop and there may be respiratroy symptoms prior to the development of the disease. Backdating onset to before the first radiological evidence of the condition can be done, based on symptoms of chronic daily cough with production of mucopurulent and tenacious sputum. Dyspnea (shortness of breath), hemoptysis (coughing blood), wheezing, and pleuritic chest pain can occur but are less specific to bronchiectasis.
Clinical worsening
Bronchiectasis tends to have a progressive course with periodic exacerbations.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/statements-principles/b/bronchiectasis-h004-j47/rulebase-bronchiectasis/lung-or-heart-lung-transplantation
Pneumonia
Current RMA Instruments
| Reasonable Hypothesis | 30 of 2017 |
| Balance of Probabilities | 31 of 2017 |
Changes from previous Instruments
ICD Coding:
- ICD-9-CM Codes: 494
- ICD-10-AM Codes: J47
Breif description
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease in which the airways (bronchi and bronchioles) are damaged and enlarged. It results from chronic inflammation and an inability to clear sputum. It may affect a section of lung or be widespread. It is assocaited with recurrent infections and gradual loss of lung function.
Confirming the diagnosis
The diagnosis is made based on the clinical and radiological findings.
The relevant medical specialist is a respiratory physician.
Additional diagnoses covered by SOP
- Bronchiolectasis
- Traction bronchiectasis
- Tuberculous bronchiectasis
Conditions not covered by SOP
- Congenital bronchiectasis#, ICD-9 code 748.61
- Bronchiectasis associated with cystic fibrosis (ICD-9 code 277.0) or alpha-1-anti-trypsin deficiency (ICD-9 code 277.6) or other genetic disorders#.
# non-SOP condition
Clinical onset
Establishing the clinical onset may be difficult. Bronchiectasis takes time to develop and there may be respiratroy symptoms prior to the development of the disease. Backdating onset to before the first radiological evidence of the condition can be done, based on symptoms of chronic daily cough with production of mucopurulent and tenacious sputum. Dyspnea (shortness of breath), hemoptysis (coughing blood), wheezing, and pleuritic chest pain can occur but are less specific to bronchiectasis.
Clinical worsening
Bronchiectasis tends to have a progressive course with periodic exacerbations.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/statements-principles/b/bronchiectasis-h004-j47/rulebase-bronchiectasis/pneumonia
Pulmonary tuberculosis or non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection of the lung
Current RMA Instruments
| Reasonable Hypothesis | 30 of 2017 |
| Balance of Probabilities | 31 of 2017 |
Changes from previous Instruments
ICD Coding:
- ICD-9-CM Codes: 494
- ICD-10-AM Codes: J47
Breif description
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease in which the airways (bronchi and bronchioles) are damaged and enlarged. It results from chronic inflammation and an inability to clear sputum. It may affect a section of lung or be widespread. It is assocaited with recurrent infections and gradual loss of lung function.
Confirming the diagnosis
The diagnosis is made based on the clinical and radiological findings.
The relevant medical specialist is a respiratory physician.
Additional diagnoses covered by SOP
- Bronchiolectasis
- Traction bronchiectasis
- Tuberculous bronchiectasis
Conditions not covered by SOP
- Congenital bronchiectasis#, ICD-9 code 748.61
- Bronchiectasis associated with cystic fibrosis (ICD-9 code 277.0) or alpha-1-anti-trypsin deficiency (ICD-9 code 277.6) or other genetic disorders#.
# non-SOP condition
Clinical onset
Establishing the clinical onset may be difficult. Bronchiectasis takes time to develop and there may be respiratroy symptoms prior to the development of the disease. Backdating onset to before the first radiological evidence of the condition can be done, based on symptoms of chronic daily cough with production of mucopurulent and tenacious sputum. Dyspnea (shortness of breath), hemoptysis (coughing blood), wheezing, and pleuritic chest pain can occur but are less specific to bronchiectasis.
Clinical worsening
Bronchiectasis tends to have a progressive course with periodic exacerbations.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/statements-principles/b/bronchiectasis-h004-j47/rulebase-bronchiectasis/pulmonary-tuberculosis-or-non-tuberculous-mycobacterial-infection-lung
Sarcoidosis of the lung
Current RMA Instruments
| Reasonable Hypothesis | 30 of 2017 |
| Balance of Probabilities | 31 of 2017 |
Changes from previous Instruments
ICD Coding:
- ICD-9-CM Codes: 494
- ICD-10-AM Codes: J47
Breif description
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease in which the airways (bronchi and bronchioles) are damaged and enlarged. It results from chronic inflammation and an inability to clear sputum. It may affect a section of lung or be widespread. It is assocaited with recurrent infections and gradual loss of lung function.
Confirming the diagnosis
The diagnosis is made based on the clinical and radiological findings.
The relevant medical specialist is a respiratory physician.
Additional diagnoses covered by SOP
- Bronchiolectasis
- Traction bronchiectasis
- Tuberculous bronchiectasis
Conditions not covered by SOP
- Congenital bronchiectasis#, ICD-9 code 748.61
- Bronchiectasis associated with cystic fibrosis (ICD-9 code 277.0) or alpha-1-anti-trypsin deficiency (ICD-9 code 277.6) or other genetic disorders#.
# non-SOP condition
Clinical onset
Establishing the clinical onset may be difficult. Bronchiectasis takes time to develop and there may be respiratroy symptoms prior to the development of the disease. Backdating onset to before the first radiological evidence of the condition can be done, based on symptoms of chronic daily cough with production of mucopurulent and tenacious sputum. Dyspnea (shortness of breath), hemoptysis (coughing blood), wheezing, and pleuritic chest pain can occur but are less specific to bronchiectasis.
Clinical worsening
Bronchiectasis tends to have a progressive course with periodic exacerbations.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/statements-principles/b/bronchiectasis-h004-j47/rulebase-bronchiectasis/sarcoidosis-lung