J44.1
BillableChronic obstructive pulmonary disease w (acute) exacerbation
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Decompensated COPD
- Decompensated COPD with (acute) exacerbation
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- asthma with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- chronic asthmatic (obstructive) bronchitis
- chronic bronchitis with airway obstruction
- chronic bronchitis with emphysema
- chronic emphysematous bronchitis
- chronic obstructive asthma
- chronic obstructive bronchitis
- chronic obstructive tracheobronchitis
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •smoke inhalationT59.81
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •cystic fibrosisE84
- •bronchiectasisJ47
- •emphysema without chronic bronchitisJ43
- •chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD] with acute bronchitisJ44.0
- •lung diseases due to external agentsJ60-J70
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Related Codes(3)
Related Conditions
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(67)
SNOMED CT
- Bronchial obstruction36925002
- Obstruction of bronchus36925002
- Bronchitis with airway obstruction185086009
- COB - Chronic obstructive bronchitis185086009
- Chronic bronchitis with emphysema185086009
- Chronic obstructive bronchitis185086009
- Emphysematous bronchitis185086009
- Obstructive chronic bronchitis185086009
- Chronic asthmatic bronchitis195949008
- Chronic wheezy bronchitis195949008
- Acute exacerbation of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)195951007
- Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive airways disease195951007
- Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease195951007
- Asthmatic bronchitis405944004
- Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis425748003
- Acute exacerbation of chronic asthmatic bronchitis442025000
- Pulmonary hypertension due to lung disease and/or hypoxia697910001
- Pulmonary hypertension due to pulmonary disease with mixed restrictive and obstructive pattern697913004
- Pulmonary hypertension due to pulmonary disease with mixed restrictive and obstructive patterns697913004
- Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive airways disease with asthma1751000119100
- Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with asthma1751000119100
- Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive bronchitis293241000119100
- Chronic obstructive asthma co-occurrent with acute exacerbation of asthma10692721000119102
UMLS
- Acute exacerbation of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)C0340044
- Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive airways diseaseC0340044
- Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseC0340044
- Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (disorder)C0340044
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Acute ExacerbationC0340044
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease w (acute) exacerbationC0340044
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbationC0340044
- acute copd exacerbationC0340044
- acute copd exacerbationsC0340044
- acute exacerbation copdC0340044
- copd exacerbation acuteC0340044
- Decompensated COPDC2887446
- Decompensated COPD with (acute) exacerbationC2887447
Clinical Terms
- Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Acute exacerbation of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Acute Exacerbation
- Acute exacerbation of chronic asthmatic bronchitis
- Pulmonary hypertension due to pulmonary disease with mixed restrictive and obstructive patterns
- Decompensated COPD with (acute) exacerbation
- Decompensated COPD
- copd exacerbation acute
- Bronchial obstruction
- Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (disorder)
- Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive airways disease
- Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with asthma
- Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive airways disease with asthma
- Chronic asthmatic bronchitis
- Chronic obstructive bronchitis
- acute exacerbation copd
- Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Obstruction of bronchus
- Asthmatic bronchitis
- acute copd exacerbations
- acute copd exacerbation
- Chronic bronchitis with emphysema
- Emphysematous bronchitis
- Pulmonary hypertension due to pulmonary disease with mixed restrictive and obstructive pattern
- Chronic obstructive asthma co-occurrent with acute exacerbation of asthma
- Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive bronchitis
- Chronic wheezy bronchitis
- Obstructive chronic bronchitis
- Pulmonary hypertension due to lung disease and/or hypoxia
- Bronchitis with airway obstruction
- COB - Chronic obstructive bronchitis
Related ICF Categories(39)
The ICF Core Set for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease identifies functioning domains commonly assessed with this condition.
Energy and drive functions
Sleep functions
Emotional functions
Sensation of pain
Heart functions
Immunological system functions
Respiration functions
Additional functions of the respiratory system
Exercise tolerance functions
Sensations associated with cardiovascular and respiratory functions
Carrying out daily routine
Handling stress and other psychological demands
Changing basic body position
Maintaining body position
Walking
Moving around
Using transportation
Driving
Washing oneself
Caring for body parts
Toileting
Dressing
Eating
Doing housework
Acquiring, keeping and terminating a job
Remunerative employment
Community life
Recreation and leisure
Products or substances for personal consumption
Climate
Immediate family
Health professionals
Individual attitudes of immediate family members
Individual attitudes of health professionals
Societal attitudes
Transportation services, systems and policies
Social security services, systems and policies
General social support services, systems and policies
Health services, systems and policies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease w (acute) exacerbation?
The ICD-10-CM code for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease w (acute) exacerbation is J44.1. The full clinical description is "Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation". J44.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code J44.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code J44.1 represents “Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation”. It is classified under Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is J44.1 a billable code?
Yes, J44.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is J44.1 in?
J44.1 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes J00-J99).
What codes cannot be used with J44.1?
J44.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: bronchitis due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors (J68.0); chronic bronchitis NOS (J42); chronic simple and mucopurulent bronchitis (J41.-); and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with J44.1?
Yes, when using J44.1, also report: code, where applicable, to identify:; exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22); exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81); history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891); occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31); tobacco dependence (F17.-); tobacco use (Z72.0).
What SNOMED CT codes does J44.1 map to?
J44.1 maps to 12 SNOMED CT concepts: 195951007, 442025000, 425748003, 1751000119100, 293241000119100, and 7 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for J44.1?
J44.1 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0340044, C2887446, C2887447. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
What ICF functioning codes are related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease w (acute) exacerbation?
The ICF Core Set for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease includes 39 functioning categories covering body functions, activities, and environmental factors commonly assessed with this condition. Browse the ICF directory.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of J44.1?
J44.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: CA22.0 (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute exacerbation, unspecified).
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