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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute Asthma Exacerbation

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Asthma Exacerbation

J45.901
J45.902

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acute asthma exacerbation includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Asthma Attack
Asthma Flare-up
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Asthma Exacerbation

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Asthma Exacerbation

Use ICD-10 code J45.901 for unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation

Billable Code
J45.901
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Presence of acute exacerbation symptoms and increased medication use.

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified asthma with acute exacerbation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'acute exacerbation' to justify this code.

Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus

Billable Code
J45.902
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'status asthmaticus' to justify this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z77.22

Contact with and (suspected) exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (acute) (chronic)

Use when there is documented exposure to tobacco smoke as a trigger for the exacerbation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute asthma exacerbation?

The ICD-10 code for acute asthma exacerbation is J45.901 for unspecified asthma with exacerbation. If status asthmaticus is present, use J45.902.

How do you document acute asthma exacerbation?

Document the severity, frequency of symptoms, and any triggers. Include treatment details such as medication use and response.

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