ICD Code J41.0

ICD code J41.0 is simple chronic bronchitis, which refers to a long-term inflammation of the bronchi in the lungs, characterized by a persistent cough and mucus production, without evidence of airway obstruction.

1. Presence of chronic cough producing sputum for at least three months in two consecutive years

2. Absence of airflow obstruction on spirometry

3. No evidence of acute infection or other underlying pulmonary disease

4. Physical examination may reveal coarse breath sounds or rhonchi

5. Symptoms not attributable to other causes such as asthma, bronchiectasis, or tuberculosis

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code J41.0 include:

- 99202–99215 (Office or other outpatient evaluation and management services)

- 94010 (Spirometry, including graphic record)

- 94640 (Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction or for sputum induction)

- 94664 (Demonstration and/or evaluation of patient utilization of an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or IPPB device)

- 94668 (Respiratory therapy, monitoring)

- 94660 (Continuous positive airway pressure ventilation)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection; subcutaneous or intramuscular)

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture)

CPT code selection should be based on the specific services rendered for ICD code J41.0.

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