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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for COPD with Chronic Bronchitis

ICD-10 Coding for COPD with Chronic Bronchitis

J44.89
J44.1

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for copd with chronic bronchitis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Bronchitis with COPD
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for COPD with Chronic Bronchitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for COPD with Chronic Bronchitis

Use ICD-10 code J44.89 for other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Billable Code
J44.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of chronic obstructive bronchitis symptoms
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'chronic obstructive bronchitis'

Applicable To

  • • Chronic obstructive bronchitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'obstructive' to differentiate from non-obstructive chronic bronchitis.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

Billable Code
J44.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Increased dyspnea and sputum production
  • • Provider documentation of 'exacerbation'

Applicable To

  • • Acute exacerbation of COPD

Important Notes

  • • Ensure exacerbation is clearly documented to justify this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F17.210

Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated

Use when there is documented smoking history.

J20.9

Acute bronchitis, unspecified

Use with J44.0 if acute bronchitis is documented.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for COPD with chronic bronchitis?

The ICD-10 code for COPD with chronic bronchitis is J44.89 for obstructive cases. If there is an acute exacerbation, use J44.1.

How do you code COPD with acute exacerbation?

For COPD with acute exacerbation, use ICD-10 code J44.1. Ensure documentation specifies the exacerbation details.

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