2021 ICD-10-CM Code J41.1
Mucopurulent chronic bronchitis
Valid for Submission
J41.1 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of mucopurulent chronic bronchitis. The code J41.1 is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
The ICD-10-CM code J41.1 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like chronic suppuration of bronchus, fetid chronic bronchitis, mucopurulent chronic bronchitis or purulent bronchitis.
The code J41.1 is linked to some Quality Measures as part of Medicare's Quality Payment Program (QPP). When this code is used as part of a patient's medical record the following Quality Measures might apply: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd): Long-acting Inhaled Bronchodilator Therapy.
| ICD-10: | J41.1 |
| Short Description: | Mucopurulent chronic bronchitis |
| Long Description: | Mucopurulent chronic bronchitis |
Code Classification
Index to Diseases and Injuries
The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code(s). The following references for the code J41.1 are found in the index:
- - Bronchitis (diffuse) (fibrinous) (hypostatic) (infective) (membranous) - J40
- - chronic - J42
- - mucopurulent - J41.1
- - purulent - J41.1
- - fetid - J41.1
- - mucopurulent (chronic) (recurrent) - J41.1
- - pituitous - J41.1
- - purulent (chronic) (recurrent) - J41.1
- - putrid - J41.1
- - suppurative (chronic) - J41.1
- - chronic - J42
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Chronic suppuration of bronchus
- Fetid chronic bronchitis
- Mucopurulent chronic bronchitis
- Purulent bronchitis
Diagnostic Related Groups - MS-DRG Mapping
The ICD-10 code J41.1 is grouped in the following groups for version MS-DRG V38.0 What are Diagnostic Related Groups?
The Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs) are a patient classification scheme which provides a means of relating the type of patients a hospital treats. The DRGs divides all possible principal diagnoses into mutually exclusive principal diagnosis areas referred to as Major Diagnostic Categories (MDC). applicable from 10/01/2020 through 09/30/2021.
Convert J41.1 to ICD-9 Code
- 491.1 - Mucopurul chr bronchitis
Quality Payment Program Measures
When code J41.1 is part of the patient's diagnoses the following Quality Measures apply and affect reimbursement. The objective of Medicare's Quality Measures is to improve patient care by making it more: effective, safe, efficient, patient-centered and equitable.
| Quality Measure | Description | Quality Domain | Measure Type | High Priority | Submission Methods |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Long-Acting Inhaled Bronchodilator Therapy | Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of COPD (FEV1/FVC < 70%) and who have an FEV1 less than 60% predicted and have symptoms who were prescribed a long-acting inhaled bronchodilator. | Effective Clinical Care | Process | NO | Claims, Registry |
Information for Patients
Chronic Bronchitis
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, the airways that carry air to your lungs. It causes a cough that often brings up mucus. It can also cause shortness of breath, wheezing, a low fever, and chest tightness. There are two main types of bronchitis: acute and chronic.
Chronic bronchitis is one type of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). The inflamed bronchial tubes produce a lot of mucus. This leads to coughing and difficulty breathing. Cigarette smoking is the most common cause. Breathing in air pollution, fumes, or dust over a long period of time may also cause it.
To diagnose chronic bronchitis, your doctor will look at your signs and symptoms and listen to your breathing. You may also have other tests.
Chronic bronchitis is a long-term condition that keeps coming back or never goes away completely. If you smoke, it is important to quit. Treatment can help with your symptoms. It often includes medicines to open your airways and help clear away mucus. You may also need oxygen therapy. Pulmonary rehabilitation may help you manage better in daily life.
NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
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Code History
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)