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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation - ICD List

J44.1 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation. The code J44.1 is valid during the fiscal year 2022 from October 01, 2021 through September 30, 2022 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J44.0

ICD 10 code for Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) lower respiratory infection. Get free rules, notes, crosswalks, synonyms, history for ICD-10 code J44.0.

2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J44.9

ICD 10 code for Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified. Get free rules, notes, crosswalks, synonyms, history for ICD-10 code J44.9.

When will the ICD-10 J44.1 be released?

The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM J44.1 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What does a type 2 exclude note mean?

A type 2 excludes note represents "not included here". A type 2 excludes note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition it is excluded from but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When a type 2 excludes note appears under a code it is acceptable to use both the code ( J44.1) and the excluded code together.

The ICD code J44 is used to code Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), also known as chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD) and chronic obstructive airway disease (COAD), among others, is a type of obstructive lung disease characterized by chronically poor airflow. It typically worsens over time. The main symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, and sputum production.

Coding Notes for J44.1 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'J44.1 - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code J44.1. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Codes GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code J44.1 and a single ICD9 code, 493.22 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

What is J45.901?

Refer to the index main term Asthma, subterms allergic extrinsic, with, exacerbation (acute) (J45.901). Verify in the tabular list and assign J45.901, Unspecified asthma with ( acute) exacerbation.

What is the J13 code?

Index the main term Pneumonia, subterm Streptococcus pneumoniae ( J13). This combination code includes both the disease (pneumonia) and the causative organism.

Can you code a COPD patient based on laboratory results?

It is not appropriate to code based on laboratory test results. However, the provider may be queried for clarification or additional documentation. A patient with a history of COPD and chronic respiratory failure is admitted for treatment of lobar pneumonia, and acute respiratory failure develops after admission.

Is J44.9 an inpatient admission?

J44.9, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified, is an unlikely reason for inpatient admission. It is appropriate to query the provider to clarify if COPD is decompensated or in acute exacerbation (J44.1), or with an acute lower respiratory infection (J44.0).

When will the ICD-10 J44.1 be released?

The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM J44.1 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What does a type 2 exclude note mean?

A type 2 excludes note represents "not included here". A type 2 excludes note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition it is excluded from but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When a type 2 excludes note appears under a code it is acceptable to use both the code ( J44.1) and the excluded code together.