Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for asthma includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Asthma
Use ICD-10 code J45.2 for mild intermittent asthma, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
The ICD-10 code for mild intermittent asthma is J45.2. This code is used when asthma symptoms occur less than twice a week and nighttime awakenings are less than twice a month.
For asthma with an acute exacerbation, use the specific severity code with a fifth digit of 1, such as J45.21 for mild intermittent asthma with exacerbation.