ICD-10 J41
Non-Billable HeaderSimple and mucopurulent chronic bronchitis
About ICD-10-CM J41
ICD-10-CM code J41 represents Simple and mucopurulent chronic bronchitis. This is a non-billable header code in the Respiratory System chapter (block J41). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM J41 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Type 2 Excludes
Not included here, the excluded code is not part of J41, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. Both codes may be coded together when applicable.
- chronic bronchitis NOS (J42)
- chronic obstructive bronchitis (J44.-)
Use Additional Code
When coding J41, also report these additional codes when applicable.
- 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)
Medicare LCD Coverage for J41
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list J41 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing J41.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but J41 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with J41
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 94620 Pulmonary function testing for respiratory symptoms Internal Medicine
Codes Adjacent To J41
Other codes in section J40-J4A (Chronic lower respiratory diseases).
ICD-10 J41, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code J41 billable? +
No, J41 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block J41 when submitting claims.
What codes are Type 2 Excludes for J41? +
Type 2 Excludes (may be coded together when both conditions exist): chronic bronchitis NOS (J42); chronic obstructive bronchitis (J44.-)
What CPT codes are commonly billed with J41? +
Procedures frequently paired with J41 include: 94620.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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