J44.1

Billable

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

J44.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
J00-J99
Parent
J44
Edition
FY2026

J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system

Includes

  • Decompensated COPD
  • Decompensated COPD with (acute) exacerbation

Excludes2 — not included here

  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD] with acute bronchitis (J44.0)
  • lung diseases due to external agents (J60-J70)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J44.1?
J44.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
Is J44.1 a billable code?
Yes — J44.1 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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