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276.51 - Dehydration The above description is abbreviated. This code description may also have Includes, Excludes, Notes, Guidelines, Examples and other information.Click here to Sign In to your account.Click here to View Pricing now. The above description is abbreviated.
Use an additional code to identify infection. Note that acute bronchitis is included in this code.â¢ Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation: Assign code J44.2 for COPD with (acute) exacerbation. This code includes decompensated COPD and decompensated COPD with (acute) exacerbation.