ICD-Code J44.9 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This is sometimes referred to as chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD) or chronic obstructive airway disease (COAD).
Asthma, chronic obstructive without status asthmaticus
Asthmatic bronchitis
Bronchiolitis fibrosa obliterans
Chronic asthmatic bronchitis
Chronic bronchitis, obstructive
Chronic obstructive airway disease with asthma
Chronic obstructive asthma
Chronic obstructive lung disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Emphysematous bronchitis
Mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Airways obstruction irreversible
COPD often coexists with or may be confused for respiratory illnesses like Asthma (J45) or episodes of Acute Bronchitis (J20.9), especially during flare-ups.
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