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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute Bronchospasm

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Bronchospasm

J98.01

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

Also Known as:
Bronchospasm
Acute Wheezing
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Bronchospasm

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Bronchospasm

Use ICD-10 code J98.01 for acute bronchospasm, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute bronchospasm

Billable Code
J98.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Acute onset of wheezing and chest tightness without chronic respiratory conditions
coding:
  • • No history of asthma or COPD in patient records
documentation:
  • • Explicit documentation of acute bronchospasm without underlying conditions

Applicable To

  • • Isolated acute bronchospasm

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation explicitly states the absence of asthma or COPD.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R05

Cough

Use to document cough associated with bronchospasm.

R06.02

Wheezing

Use to document wheezing associated with bronchospasm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute bronchospasm?

The ICD-10 code for acute bronchospasm is J98.01, used when no underlying asthma or COPD is present.

How do you code bronchospasm with asthma?

For bronchospasm with asthma, use J45.901 for unspecified asthma with acute exacerbation.

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