J44.1 ICD-10-CM Code: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
J44.1 is the billable ICD-10-CM code for “Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation” in the FY 2027 U.S. code set, effective Oct 1, 2026.
Official description
J44.1Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where J44.1 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 J44.1
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Decompensated COPD
- Decompensated COPD with (acute) exacerbation
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for J44.1.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for J44.1.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for J44.1.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD] with acute bronchitis (J44.0)
- lung diseases due to external agents (J60-J70)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code J44.1 mean?
J44.1 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation.”
Is J44.1 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, J44.1 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is J44.1 located in ICD-10-CM?
J44.1 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 J44.1?
Its listed inclusion terms are Decompensated COPD; Decompensated COPD with (acute) exacerbation. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD] with acute bronchitis (J44.0); lung diseases due to external agents (J60-J70).