ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for COPD: J44.9
The CDC title for "COPD" is J44 (Other chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is J44.9, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 order file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Codes under J44, then other CDC titles that name chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- J44Other chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseHeader
- J44.0Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) lower respiratory infectionBillable
- J44.1Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbationBillable
- J44.8Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseHeader
- J44.81Bronchiolitis obliterans and bronchiolitis obliterans syndromeBillable
- J44.89Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseBillable
- J44.9Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecifiedBillable
Code also
The CDC tabular list says a second code may be needed with this one. The note does not set which is listed first.
From J44. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Code also type of asthma, if applicable (J45.-)
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
From J44. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related conditions
Related pages
- J44.9 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category J44Every code under it
- Chapter 10Diseases of the respiratory system
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for COPD?
The CDC title for "COPD" is J44 (Other chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is J44.9, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified.
Is J44.9 billable?
Yes. J44.9 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to J44.9?
The CDC tabular list gives 7 Excludes2 notes (may be coded together when both are documented) for J44.9 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is J44.9 in?
Chapter 10. Diseases of the respiratory system.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.