What is/are the correct code(s) for a patient with COPD and an acute lower respiratory infection?
A) J44.0
B) J44.0, J22
C) J44.1
D) J44.1, J22

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The correct code for COPD is J44.0 or J44.1, depending on the severity. The acute lower respiratory infection can be coded as J22. Therefore, the best choice is B, which includes both codes for COPD and the acute lower respiratory infection.

What Is/are the Correct Code(s) for a Patient with COPD