Question 1

Is J41 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, J41 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code J41 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code J41 represents Simple and mucopurulent chronic bronchitis. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code J41 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code J41 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code J41?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for J41 is section:J40-J4A (Chronic lower respiratory diseases (J40-J4A)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from J41?

Accepted Answer

Code J41 has Type 2 Excludes including: chronic bronchitis NOS (J42); chronic obstructive bronchitis (J44.-). These conditions are not included in J41 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with J41?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding J41, consider adding codes for: code to identify:; exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

J412026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes212Not included here

Use Additional Code14Add code for detail

Notes1Additional information