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Respiratory Disorders (Expert Forum)
aspiration bronchitis
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aspiration bronchitis
by ROSIEJ, Jun 23, 2005 12:00AM
Is there a difference between aspiration bronchitis and aspiration pneumonia? I am a coder and when I tried to code adp. bronchitis, I keep coming up with asp. pneumonia. When a person aspirates do they always develop pneumonia? Thanks for your help.
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Jul 01, 2005 12:00AM
, Jul 01, 2005 12:00AM
There is no code for aspiration bronchitis or aspiration laryngitis, although these definitely exist. Bronchitis means, limited to the bronchi. Pneumonia indicates involvement of the lung substance (parenchyma) itself, beyond the bronchi.
