J44.9

Billable

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

J44.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
J00-J99
Parent
J44
Edition
FY2026

J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)? COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a group of lung diseases that make it hard to breathe and get worse over time. Normally, the airways and air sacs in your lungs are elastic or stretchy. When you breathe in, the airways bring air to the air sacs. The air sacs fill up with air, like a small balloon. When you breathe out, the air sacs deflate, and the…

Read more about COPD at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Chronic obstructive airway disease NOS
  • Chronic obstructive lung disease NOS

Excludes2 — not included here

  • lung diseases due to external agents (J60-J70)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J44.9?
J44.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
Is J44.9 a billable code?
Yes — J44.9 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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