J41 ICD-10-CM Code: Simple and mucopurulent chronic bronchitis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
J41Simple and mucopurulent chronic bronchitis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where J41 sits
- 1
Chapter 10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- 2
Section
Chronic lower respiratory diseases (J40-J4B)
- 3
Category J41
Simple and mucopurulent chronic bronchitis
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Code J41
Simple and mucopurulent chronic bronchitis
More specific choices
Codes under J41
J41 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for J41.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for J41.
Use additional code
- code 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)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for J41.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- chronic bronchitis NOS (J42)
- chronic obstructive bronchitis (J44.-)
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code J41 mean?
J41 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Simple and mucopurulent chronic bronchitis.”
Is J41 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. J41 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is J41 located in ICD-10-CM?
J41 is listed in Chapter 10, Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99), within Chronic lower respiratory diseases (J40-J4B) (J40–J4B), under category J41, Simple and mucopurulent chronic bronchitis.
What coding notes are listed for J41?
No inclusion terms are listed for J41 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code 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). No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: chronic bronchitis NOS (J42); chronic obstructive bronchitis (J44.-).
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