J44.1 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

Billable/Specific

Applicable To

Decompensated COPD
Decompensated COPD with (acute) exacerbation

Type 2 Excludes

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