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J44.1Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease w (acute) exacerbation

ICD-10-CM billable/specific code — part of Chronic lower respiratory diseases (J40-J4B)

Code Details

Full descriptionChronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
BillableYes
ChapterChapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
SectionChronic lower respiratory diseases (J40-J4B)
Parent codeJ44 — Other chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

  • Decompensated COPD
  • Decompensated COPD with (acute) exacerbation

Excludes2 (not part of this condition — may code both)

  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD] with acute bronchitis (J44.0)
  • lung diseases due to external agents (J60-J70)
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