J44: Other chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Codes under J44 (Other chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| J44.0 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) lower respiratory infection | ✓ |
| J44.0 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) lower respiratory infection | ✓ |
| J44.1 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation | ✓ |
| J44.1 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation | ✓ |
| J44.8 | Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | — |
| J44.8 | Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | — |
| J44.9 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified | ✓ |
| J44.9 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified | ✓ |
| J44.81 | Bronchiolitis obliterans and bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome | ✓ |
| J44.81 | Bronchiolitis obliterans and bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome | ✓ |
| J44.89 | Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | ✓ |
| J44.89 | Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code J44?
J44 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Other chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It contains 12 more specific diagnosis codes, 10 of which are billable.
Is J44 a billable code?
No — J44 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example J44.0 — Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) lower respiratory infection). 10 of the 12 codes under J44 are billable.
What codes fall under J44?
J44 includes J44.0, J44.0, J44.1, J44.1, J44.8, plus 7 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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