Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM J44 is the diagnosis code for Other chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. 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 J44. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where J44 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, J44 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
J44 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other chronic obstructive pulmonary disease". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
J44 is located in Section J40-J4A â "Chronic lower respiratory diseases" within Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
J44 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: J44.0, J44.1, J44.8, J44.9.
Use J44 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other chronic obstructive pulmonary disease" 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 Other chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is J44.
No, J44 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
J44 is in Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, J44 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.