Coding Considerations
Table 4. Possible Relevant Codes
| Code | Description |
| COPD and Related Conditions | |
| J44.9 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified |
| J44.1 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation |
| J44.0 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection |
| J41.1 | Mucopurulent chronic bronchitis |
| J42 | Unspecified chronic bronchitis |
| J43.9 | Emphysema, Unspecified |
| J44.9 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified |
| Asthma-Related Codes | |
| J44.9 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified |
| J44.0 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection |
| J44.1 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation |
| J45.20 | Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated |
| J45.20 | Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated |
| J45.998 | Other asthma |
| Other Diagnoses to Consider | |
| J41.0 | Simple chronic bronchitis |
| R06.02 | Shortness of breath |
| R06.00 | Dyspnea, unspecified |
| J20.9 | Acute bronchitis, unspecified |
| J96.10 | Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia |
| Z99.81 | Dependence on supplemental oxygen |
| NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list of codes possibly relevant to this condition; see ICD-10-CM for additional relevant codes. | |