ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J44.1
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J44.1
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD] with acute bronchitis (J44.0)
- lung diseases due to external agents (J60-J70)
Inclusion Terms
- Decompensated COPD
- Decompensated COPD with (acute) exacerbation
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code J44.1 (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with)
ICD-10-CM code J44.1 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM J44.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J44.1 - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with.