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Hi, could anyone please advise how to code 'COPD with acute Bronchitis'? I have seen two options:
1) J44.0, J20.9 or
2) J44.0
Under Disease-Lung-Obstructive with-Acute-Bronchitis there's a code J44.0, why do we need to code J20.9 Acute Bronchitis Separately? Very confused.
Thank you for your advice.
1) J44.0, J20.9 or
2) J44.0
Under Disease-Lung-Obstructive with-Acute-Bronchitis there's a code J44.0, why do we need to code J20.9 Acute Bronchitis Separately? Very confused.
Thank you for your advice.