ICD-10-CM Code J41.1

Mucopurulent chronic bronchitis

  1. ICD-10-CM Index
  2. Chapter: J00–J99
  3. Section: J40-J47
  4. Block: J41
  5. J41.1 - Mucopurulent chronic bronchitis
Version 2020 Billable Code

Valid for Submission

J41.1 is a billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of mucopurulent chronic bronchitis. The code is valid for the year 2020 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The ICD-10-CM code J41.1 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like catarrhal bronchitis or chronic suppuration of bronchus or fetid chronic bronchitis or mucopurulent chronic bronchitis or purulent bronchitis.

ICD-10:J41.1
Short Description:Mucopurulent chronic bronchitis
Long Description:Mucopurulent chronic bronchitis

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:


Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Catarrhal bronchitis
  • Chronic suppuration of bronchus
  • Fetid chronic bronchitis
  • Mucopurulent chronic bronchitis
  • Purulent bronchitis

Diagnostic Related Groups

The ICD-10 code J41.1 is grouped in the following groups for version MS-DRG V37.0 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 09/30/2020.

  • 190 - CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC
  • 191 - CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH CC
  • 192 - CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITHOUT CC/MCC

Convert J41.1 to ICD-9

  • 491.1 - Mucopurul chr bronchitis

Code Classification

  • Diseases of the respiratory system (J00–J99)
    • Chronic lower respiratory diseases (J40-J47)
      • Simple and mucopurulent chronic bronchitis (J41)

Code History

  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016
    (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020

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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