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Evaluate the COPD Excludes Notes

Published on Mon Jul 08, 2024

Question: I have a report where the pulmonologist diagnosed the patient with pneumococcal pneumonia in both lungs due to decompensated COPD. The physician also listed chronic bronchiectasis as a secondary diagnosis. How should I report the diagnoses? South Dakota Subscriber Answer: You’ll assign J44.0 (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) lower respiratory infection) and J44.1 (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation) [...]
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