COPD

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This page is about the pre-ICD10 diagnosis coding schema. See the ICD10 Diagnosis List, or the following for similar diagnoses in ICD10:COPD, acute exacerbation, COPD, without exacerbation

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Category/Organ
System:
Category: Respiratory Problems (old)

Type:

[[:Category: Medical Problem (old)]][[Category: Medical Problem (old)]]

Main Diagnosis: COPD
Sub Diagnosis:
Diagnosis Code:
Comorbid Diagnosis: Charlson Comorbid Diagnosis
Charlson Comorbid coding (pre ICD10): 1
Program: CC & Med
Status: Currently Collected


Diagnosis

  • Acute exacerbation of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Comorbid

COPD is a Charlson Comorbid Diagnosis that gives charlson points and will be automatically prioritized for sending.

severe

  • Dyspneic AT REST despite treatment with steriods, puffers ""OR""patient is on home O2 (oxygen) "OR" patient has been intubated or had a trach inserted in past history due to exacerbation.

moderate

  • Dyspneic with slight or moderate activity. Requires treatment with steriods or puffer.

mild

  • Dyspneic with moderate activity without treatment or "attacks"