J44..1 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

Billable

Includes

  • Decompensated COPD
  • Decompensated COPD with (acute) exacerbation

Excludes 2 (not included here)

  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD] with acute bronchitis (J44.0)
  • lung diseases due to external agents (J60-J70)

Last reviewed: September 2026