ICD Code J44.0

ICD code J44.0 is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with an acute lower respiratory infection.

1. Presence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) documented by clinical evaluation or prior diagnosis

2. Evidence of an acute lower respiratory infection, such as acute bronchitis, pneumonia, or other lower respiratory tract infection

3. Symptoms including increased cough, sputum production, dyspnea, or change in sputum color

4. Clinical findings such as fever, abnormal lung sounds (e.g., crackles, wheezing), or radiographic evidence of lower respiratory infection

5. Exacerbation of baseline respiratory symptoms attributable to the acute infection

6. Exclusion of other causes for acute respiratory symptoms, such as heart failure or pulmonary embolism

Relevant CPT codes for ICD code J44.0 include:

- 99202–99215 (Evaluation and Management services, new and established patients)

- 94010 (Spirometry, including graphic record)

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

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

- 94660 (Continuous positive airway pressure ventilation)

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture)

- 87070 (Culture, bacterial; any other source except urine, blood or stool)

- 87804 (Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay with direct optical observation; respiratory syncytial virus)

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

- 99281–99285 (Emergency department services, if applicable)

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