J44Header code — not billable
Other chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Chapter
- 10. Diseases of the respiratory system
- Category
- J44
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category J44
J44.0Chr obstructive pulmon disease with (acute) lower resp infctYesJ44.1Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease w (acute) exacerbationYesJ44.8Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseJ44.81Bronchiolitis obliterans and bronchiolitis obliterans syndYesJ44.89Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseYesJ44.9Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J44?
J44 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Is J44 a billable code?
No. J44 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is J44 in?
J44 falls under Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system.
When did J44 become effective?
J44 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to J44?
J44 belongs to category J44, which includes 6 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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