ICD-10 Code J41.1
Mucopurulent chronic bronchitis
Diagnosis Code J41.1
Short Description: Mucopurulent chronic bronchitis
Long Description: Mucopurulent chronic bronchitis
Version 2019 of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code J41.1
Valid for Submission
The code J41.1 is valid for submission for HIPAA-covered transactions.
Code Classification
- Diseases of the respiratory system (J00–J99)
Information for Medical Professionals
The diagnosis code J41.1 is grouped in the following Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG V35.0)
- 190 - CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC
- 191 - CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH CC
- 192 - CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITHOUT CC/MCC
Convert to ICD-9
- 491.1 - Mucopurul chr bronchitis
Synonyms
- Catarrhal bronchitis
- Chronic mucus hypersecretion
- Chronic suppuration of bronchus
- Fetid chronic bronchitis
- Mucopurulent chronic bronchitis
- Purulent bronchitis
Index to Diseases and Injuries
References found for the code J41.1 in the Index to Diseases and Injuries:
- - 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
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.
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