J44.1Billable
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Short description: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease w (acute) exacerbation
- Chapter
- 10. Diseases of the respiratory system
- Category
- J44
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category J44
J44Other chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseJ44.0Chr obstructive pulmon disease with (acute) lower resp infctYesJ44.8Other 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 J44.1?
J44.1 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation.
Is J44.1 a billable code?
Yes. J44.1 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is J44.1 in?
J44.1 falls under Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system.
When did J44.1 become effective?
J44.1 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to J44.1?
J44.1 belongs to category J44, which includes 6 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.