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J44.9

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

Billable

Code Hierarchy

J44J44.9

Chapter: 10. Diseases of the respiratory system

Section: J40-J4A - Chronic lower respiratory diseases

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Chronic obstructive airway disease NOS
  • Chronic obstructive lung disease NOS

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

  • J60.-J70 - lung diseases due to external agents (J60-J70)

Related Codes

J44.0Billable

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) lower respiratory infection

J44.1Billable

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

J44.8Category

Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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