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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for COPD with Exacerbation

ICD-10 Coding for COPD with Exacerbation

J44.1

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

Also Known as:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Acute Exacerbation
COPD Flare-up
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for COPD with Exacerbation

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

Use ICD-10 code J44.1 for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute exacerbation, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute exacerbation

Billable Code
J44.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of acute exacerbation symptoms and treatment changes
coding:
  • • Excludes infections; use J44.0 if infection is present

Applicable To

  • • COPD with acute exacerbation
  • • COPD decompensation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'acute exacerbation' or 'decompensation' to use J44.1.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J96.0

Acute respiratory failure

Use when acute respiratory failure develops during COPD exacerbation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for COPD with exacerbation?

The ICD-10 code for COPD with exacerbation is J44.1, used when there is an acute worsening of COPD symptoms requiring treatment changes.

How do you code COPD with pneumonia?

For COPD with pneumonia, use J44.0 for COPD with infection and an additional code for pneumonia, such as J18.9.

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