Catalog

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection, severe airflow limitation

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection, severe airflow limitation – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1907305210

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with a lower respiratory tract infection usually caused by a virus or bacteria and with severe airflow limitation, 30% equal to or less than FEV1 less than 50% predicted (based on post bronchodilator FEV1).