J41.0 – Simple chronic bronchitis

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Chronic lower respiratory diseases

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code J41.0

Code: J41.0 (claims format: J410)
Description: Simple chronic bronchitis
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 10. Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
Block: J40-J4B Chronic lower respiratory diseases
Parent codes: J41

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

J41 – Simple and mucopurulent chronic bronchitis

Excludes2 (not included here):

chronic bronchitis NOS (J42)
chronic obstructive bronchitis (J44.-)

Use additional code:

code to identify:
exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81)
history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
tobacco dependence (F17.-)
tobacco use (Z72.0)

Block J40-J4B

Excludes1 (not coded here):

bronchitis due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors (J68.0)

Excludes2 (not included here):

cystic fibrosis (E84.-)

Index terms for J41.0

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in J41

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J41.0?

J41.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for simple chronic bronchitis, in the block J40-J4B (Chronic lower respiratory diseases).

Is J41.0 a billable code?

Yes. J41.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does J41.0 belong to?

It belongs to category J41 – Simple and mucopurulent chronic bronchitis.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.