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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Asthma Attack

ICD-10 Coding for Asthma Attack

J45.41
J45.52

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

Also Known as:
Asthma Exacerbation
Acute Asthma
Asthmatic Episode
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Asthma Attack

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Asthma Attack

Use ICD-10 code J45.41 for moderate persistent asthma with exacerbation, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Moderate persistent asthma with exacerbation

Billable Code
J45.41
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • PEF <60% of personal best
  • • Increased use of rescue inhaler
  • • Nocturnal symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Moderate persistent asthma with acute exacerbation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies severity and exacerbation.

Severe persistent asthma with status asthmaticus

Billable Code
J45.52
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Respiratory rate >30
  • • Accessory muscle use
  • • SpO2 <90%

Applicable To

  • • Severe persistent asthma with status asthmaticus

Important Notes

  • • Status asthmaticus requires documentation of treatment failure.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J30.1

Allergic rhinitis due to pollen

Use when asthma exacerbation is triggered by pollen allergy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for an asthma attack?

The ICD-10 code for a moderate persistent asthma attack with exacerbation is J45.41. For severe persistent asthma with status asthmaticus, use J45.52.

How do you document an asthma exacerbation?

Document the severity of asthma, presence of exacerbation, and any triggers. Include clinical findings such as PEF and SpO2 levels.

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