COPD ICD-10 Codes

The primary ICD-10-CM codes for copd are J44.9, J44.1, J44.0. There are 18 total codes related to copd, of which 14 are billable/specific codes that can be used on medical claims.

There are 18 ICD-10-CM codes related to copd. Of these, 14 are billable/specific codes. The remaining codes are non-billable header categories used to organize the specific codes underneath them.

The most commonly used billable codes for copd include: J41.0 (Simple chronic bronchitis); J41.1 (Mucopurulent chronic bronchitis); J41.8 (Mixed simple and mucopurulent chronic bronchitis). The correct code depends on the specific clinical presentation. Always code to the highest level of specificity supported by the clinical documentation.

Yes, J44.9 (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified) is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used on medical claims.

COPD may also be referred to as: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, COPD exacerbation. The same ICD-10-CM codes apply regardless of which term is used in the clinical documentation.