Other chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (J44) ICD-10-CM
The J44 code range covers other chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with 7 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 5 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
- asthma with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- chronic asthmatic (obstructive) bronchitis
- chronic bronchitis with airway obstruction
- chronic bronchitis with emphysema
- chronic emphysematous bronchitis
- chronic obstructive asthma
- chronic obstructive bronchitis
- chronic obstructive tracheobronchitis
Code Also
A "code also" note instructs that two codes may be required to fully describe a condition, but this note does not provide sequencing direction.
- type of asthma, if applicable J45
Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
Codes in the J44 Range 7 codes · 5 billable
- J44 Other chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseNon-billable
- J44.0 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) lower respiratory infection
- J44.1 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
- J44.8 Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseNon-billable
- J44.81 Bronchiolitis obliterans and bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome
- J44.89 Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- J44.9 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the J44 range.
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
A disease of chronic diffuse irreversible airflow obstruction. Subcategories of COPD include CHRONIC BRONCHITIS and PULMONARY EMPHYSEMA.
About the J44 Code Range
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a long-lasting lung disease involving obstruction. This category sits within chronic lower respiratory diseases.
J44.0 identifies disease with an acute lower respiratory infection, while J44.1 identifies an acute worsening. J44.8 groups other specified forms. It splits into J44.81 for bronchiolitis obliterans and its syndrome, and J44.89 for other specified disease. J44.9 identifies disease without a specified form.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the J44 range?
Of the 7 codes in this range, 5 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the J44 range classify?
The range classifies other chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
