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# J44.0 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) lower respiratory infection

ICD-10-CM · [CMS code reference](#source)

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) lower respiratory infection

## Coding notes

From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.

### Includes

-   asthma with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
-   chronic asthmatic (obstructive) bronchitis
-   chronic bronchitis with airway obstruction
-   chronic bronchitis with emphysema
-   chronic emphysematous bronchitis
-   chronic obstructive asthma
-   chronic obstructive bronchitis
-   chronic obstructive tracheobronchitis

### Excludes1

Not coded together with this code. The exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other.

-   bronchitis due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors (J68.0)

### Excludes2

Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.

-   bronchiectasis (J47.-)
-   chronic bronchitis NOS (J42)
-   chronic simple and mucopurulent bronchitis (J41.-)
-   chronic tracheitis (J42)
-   chronic tracheobronchitis (J42)
-   emphysema without chronic bronchitis (J43.-)
-   cystic fibrosis (E84.-)

### Code also

A second code may be needed. Sequencing depends on the encounter.

-   to identify the infection
-   type of asthma, if applicable (J45.-)

## Related codes

-   [`J44.1` Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/j44.1/)
-   [`J44.81` Bronchiolitis obliterans and bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/j44.81/)
-   [`J44.89` Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/j44.89/)
-   [`J44.9` Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/j44.9/)

## Common questions

### Is J44.0 a billable code?

Yes. J44.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

## From the source

Official description from [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes).
ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026).

Code set

ICD-10-CM

Category

J44 Other chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Chapter

Diseases of the respiratory system

Billable

Yes

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