2025 ICD-10-CM code J41.1
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Pulmonary - Chronic lower respiratory diseases Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99) Feed
Mucopurulent chronic bronchitis.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of chronic bronchitis symptoms, such as persistent cough and sputum production, and the need for treatment to manage symptoms and prevent complications.
Clinicians diagnose and manage mucopurulent chronic bronchitis, considering underlying causes, symptom severity, and potential complications.
In simple words: Your bronchial tubes have been inflamed for a long time, causing you to cough regularly and produce phlegm.
Mucopurulent chronic bronchitis is a long-term inflammation of the bronchi characterized by a persistent cough with production of mucus or phlegm.
Example 1: A 55-year-old patient with a long history of smoking presents with a chronic cough producing thick, yellowish-green phlegm, indicating mucopurulent chronic bronchitis., A patient with recurrent respiratory infections is diagnosed with mucopurulent chronic bronchitis after experiencing persistent cough and mucus production for several months., A patient with underlying respiratory conditions like asthma or COPD develops mucopurulent chronic bronchitis, exacerbating their existing respiratory symptoms.
Documentation should include duration and characteristics of cough, sputum production (color, consistency), history of smoking or exposure to irritants, associated symptoms, and the impact on daily activities.
** Use additional codes to identify exposure to tobacco smoke, tobacco dependence, and other relevant factors.
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- Specialties:Pulmonology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital