PHHs ICD-10 Quick Reference:Asthma, Bronchitis, COPD & Emphysema (FY 2026 Edition)
Simplify respiratory coding and stay fully compliant with the PHHs ICD-10-CM Quick Reference: Asthma, Bronchitis, COPD & Emphysema (FY 2026 Edition) — a concise, audit-ready tool built for medical coders, auditors, and educators who value accuracy and efficiency.
Created by a triple-certified coding compliance specialist (CPC | CPMA | CRC), this two-page quick reference captures all key ICD-10-CM updates effective October 1, 2025, including the most recent Excludes note revision that now allows both COPD (J44.-) and Emphysema (J43.-) to be coded together when supported by documentation.
What You’ll Get
- ✅ Asthma (J45) — Severity- and persistence-specific codes with exacerbation guidance
- ✅ Bronchitis (J20–J42) — Acute vs chronic, organism-specific coding tips
- ✅ COPD (J44) — Infection and exacerbation combinations with clear sequencing logic
- ✅ Emphysema (J43) — FY 2026-compliant combination coding with COPD
- ✅ Tobacco/Nicotine Exposure (Z- & F-codes) — Dependence, use, and environmental exposure
- ✅ Documentation Tips — What to capture to support HCC accuracy and reduce denials
Asthma (J45) — Severity- and persistence-specific codes with exacerbation guidance ✅ Bronchitis (J20–J42) — Acute vs chronic, organism-specific coding tips ✅ COPD (J44) — Infection and exacerbation combinations with clear sequencing logic ✅ Emphysema (J43) — FY 2026-compliant combination coding with COPD ✅ Tobacco/Nicotine Exposure (Z- & F-codes) — Dependence, use, and environmental exposure ✅ Documentation Tips — What to capture to support HCC accuracy and reduce denials