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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Mucopurulent Chronic Bronchitis

ICD-10 Coding for Mucopurulent Chronic Bronchitis

J41.1

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

Also Known as:
Chronic Bronchitis with Mucopurulent Sputum
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Mucopurulent Chronic Bronchitis

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

Use ICD-10 code J41.1 for mucopurulent chronic bronchitis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Mucopurulent chronic bronchitis

Billable Code
J41.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of mucopurulent sputum for at least 3 months
coding:
  • • No documented airway obstruction
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'mucopurulent' in clinical notes

Applicable To

  • • Chronic bronchitis with mucopurulent sputum

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'mucopurulent' to avoid defaulting to J42.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z87.891

Personal history of nicotine dependence

Use when there is a history of tobacco use.

Z77.22

Contact with and (suspected) exposure to environmental tobacco smoke

Use when there is documented exposure to secondhand smoke.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for mucopurulent chronic bronchitis?

The ICD-10 code for mucopurulent chronic bronchitis is J41.1, used when chronic bronchitis is characterized by mucopurulent sputum without obstruction.

How do you document mucopurulent chronic bronchitis?

Document the duration, sputum characteristics, and absence of obstruction. Include smoking history if applicable.

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