ICD-10 codes for COPD
COPD lives in category J44, and the fourth character does the work: stable disease, acute exacerbation, or acute lower respiratory infection. Exacerbation coding is one of the most commonly missed specificity opportunities in respiratory documentation.
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COPD ICD-10 codes
Start with the primary code, then move to a more specific related code when the documentation supports it.
| Kode | Beskrivelse | System |
|---|---|---|
J44.9 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified | ICD-10-CM |
J44.1 | COPD with (acute) exacerbation | ICD-10-CM |
J44.0 | COPD with acute lower respiratory infection Code also the infection (e.g. J18.-) | ICD-10-CM |
J43.9 | Emphysema, unspecified | ICD-10-CM |
F17.210 | Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated | ICD-10-CM |
Z87.891 | Personal history of nicotine dependence | ICD-10-CM |
Sådan vælger du den rigtige kode
Stable COPD at routine review is J44.9. Documented worsening of dyspnea, sputum, or cough beyond day-to-day variation supports J44.1. If the trigger is a lower respiratory infection, use J44.0 and code the infection as well. Always capture smoking status: F17.21- for current dependence, Z87.891 for former.
Dokumentationseksempel
“COPD with increased breathlessness and purulent sputum for 3 days. Speaking in full sentences, SpO2 93% on air, scattered wheeze. No fever, chest clear of focal signs. Prednisolone 30 mg for 5 days and doxycycline started. Current smoker, 30 pack-years — cessation discussed.”
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FAQ
What is the ICD-10 code for copd?
The ICD-10 code for copd is J44.9 (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified). Related codes include J44.1, J44.0, J43.9. Confirm the most specific code against the documented clinical detail before billing.
What counts as an exacerbation for J44.1?
A documented acute worsening of respiratory symptoms beyond normal variation — typically increased dyspnea, sputum volume, or purulence — usually with a treatment change such as steroids or antibiotics.
How do I code COPD with pneumonia?
J44.0 (COPD with acute lower respiratory infection) plus the pneumonia code, e.g. J18.9.
Can AI catch the exacerbation I forgot to code?
Notat extracts symptom changes and treatment decisions as facts; if the note supports an exacerbation, it will suggest J44.1 with the exact sentence as evidence.
Relaterede ICD-10 guider
Fortsæt gennem condition-hubben, eller åbn den generelle medicinske kodningsguide for flere kodningssystemer og extractors.