J44.8
Non-billableOther specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
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
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Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(3)
Related Conditions
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
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 other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
The ICD-10-CM code for other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is J44.8. The full clinical description is "Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease". J44.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code J44.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code J44.8 represents “Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease”. It is classified under Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is J44.8 a billable code?
No, J44.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under J44.8.
What chapter is J44.8 in?
J44.8 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes J00-J99).
What codes cannot be used with J44.8?
J44.8 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.
What are the subcategories under J44.8?
J44.8 has 2 child codes, including: J44.81 (Bronchiolitis obliterans and bronchiolitis obliterans synd), J44.89 (Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Are additional codes required with J44.8?
Yes, when using J44.8, 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 are the UMLS CUIs for J44.8?
J44.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348693. 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 other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
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 J44.8?
J44.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: CA22.Z (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified).
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