Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM J41 is the diagnosis code for Simple and mucopurulent chronic bronchitis. This code falls under the section "Chronic lower respiratory diseases" within Chapter 10 â Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions are not included in J41. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where J41 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, J41 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
J41 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Simple and mucopurulent chronic bronchitis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
J41 is located in Section J40-J4A â "Chronic lower respiratory diseases" within Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
J41 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: J41.0, J41.1, J41.8.
Use J41 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Simple and mucopurulent chronic bronchitis" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Simple and mucopurulent chronic bronchitis is J41.
No, J41 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
J41 is in Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, J41 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.