J44.81
BillableBronchiolitis obliterans and bronchiolitis obliterans synd
Bronchiolitis obliterans and bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Obliterative bronchiolitis
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
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- •type of asthma, if applicableJ45
- , if applicable, associated conditions, such as:
- •chronic graft-versus-host diseaseD89.811
- chronic lung allograft dysfunction (J4A.-)
- •chronic respiratory conditions due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vaporsJ68.4
Related Conditions
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(25)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
- Bronchiolitis ObliteransC0006272
- Bronchiolitis fibrosa obliteransC0006272
- Bronchiolitis obliteransC0006272
- OB - Obliterative bronchiolitisC0006272
- Obliterative bronchiolitisC0006272
- Obliterative bronchiolitis (disorder)C0006272
- bronchiolitis obliteransC0006272
- bronchiolitis obliterativeC0006272
- obliterative bronchiolitisC0006272
- Bronchiolitis obliterans and bronchiolitis obliterans syndC5819189
- Bronchiolitis obliterans and bronchiolitis obliterans syndromeC5819189
Clinical Terms
- Chronic obliterative bronchiolitis
- Bronchiolitis fibrosa obliterans
- Obliterative bronchiolitis
- Obliterative bronchiolitis (disorder)
- Bronchiolitis Obliterans
- OB - Obliterative bronchiolitis
- Chronic bronchiolitis
- bronchiolitis obliterative
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 bronchiolitis obliterans and bronchiolitis obliterans synd?
The ICD-10-CM code for bronchiolitis obliterans and bronchiolitis obliterans synd is J44.81. The full clinical description is "Bronchiolitis obliterans and bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome". J44.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code J44.81 mean?
ICD-10-CM code J44.81 represents “Bronchiolitis obliterans and bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome”. 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 J44.81 a billable code?
Yes, J44.81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is J44.81 in?
J44.81 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes J00-J99).
What codes cannot be used with J44.81?
J44.81 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 J44.81?
Yes, when using J44.81, 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 J44.81 map to?
J44.81 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 40100001, 737180005, 47938003. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for J44.81?
J44.81 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0006272, C5819189. 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 bronchiolitis obliterans and bronchiolitis obliterans synd?
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 J44.81?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for J44.81 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.