X-Ray Methods. There are numerous X-ray methods that can be utilized to obtain a radiographic image of your cat. Depending on the condition and the location of the affected area, a veterinarian may request X-rays of such commonly examined regions as the chest, teeth or abdomen.
Bronchiectasis is a lung disease with enlargement of small airways. This leads to a slowed movement of mucus out of the lungs. Holding mucus in the airways may lead to repeated lung infections causing more damage.
Look for Signs of Exacerbation in ICD-9. When reporting a diagnosis of bronchiectasis, you will have to use the ICD-9 code 494 (Bronchiectasis). The inclusions for this code are a diagnosis of recurrent bronchiectasis as well as bronchiolectasis.