J44 ICD-10-CM Code: Other chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
J44Other chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where J44 sits
- 1
Chapter 10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- 2
Section
Chronic lower respiratory diseases (J40-J4B)
- 3
Category J44
Other chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- 4
Code J44
Other chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
More specific choices
Codes under J44
J44 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 J44.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for J44.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for J44.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for J44.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- bronchiectasis (J47.-)
- chronic bronchitis NOS (J42)
- chronic simple and mucopurulent bronchitis (J41.-)
- chronic tracheitis (J42)
- chronic tracheobronchitis (J42)
- emphysema without chronic bronchitis (J43.-)
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code J44 mean?
J44 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.”
Is J44 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. J44 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 J44 located in ICD-10-CM?
J44 is listed in Chapter 10, Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99), within Chronic lower respiratory diseases (J40-J4B) (J40–J4B), under category J44, Other chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
What coding notes are listed for J44?
No inclusion terms are listed for J44 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: bronchiectasis (J47.-); chronic bronchitis NOS (J42); chronic simple and mucopurulent bronchitis (J41.-); chronic tracheitis (J42); chronic tracheobronchitis (J42); emphysema without chronic bronchitis (J43.-).
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