ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J44.8
Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J44.8
Code First
- , if applicable:
- complication of bone marrow transplant (T86.09)
- complication of stem cell transplant (T86.5)
- heart-lung transplant rejection (T86.31)
- lung transplant rejection (T86.810)
- other complications of heart-lung transplant (T86.39)
- other complications of lung transplant (T86.818)
Inclusion Terms
Obliterative bronchiolitis
Inclusion Terms
- Chronic asthmatic (obstructive) bronchitis
- Chronic emphysematous bronchitis
Code Also
- , if applicable, associated conditions, such as:
- chronic graft-versus-host disease (D89.811)
- chronic lung allograft dysfunction (J4A.-)
- chronic respiratory conditions due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors (J68.4)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code J44.8 (Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
ICD-10-CM code J44.8 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 J44.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J44.8 - Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. 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 Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.