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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome

ICD-10 Coding for Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome

J44.89
J44.1

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

Also Known as:
ACOS
Asthma-COPD Overlap
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome

Use ICD-10 code J44.89 for other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Billable Code
J44.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Diagnosis confirmed by spirometry and clinical history.
coding:
  • • Asthma type and COPD exacerbation status documented.
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of ACOS in the medical record.

Applicable To

  • • Asthma-COPD overlap syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Ensure both asthma and COPD are documented with specific types and exacerbation status.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

Billable Code
J44.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented acute worsening of COPD symptoms.

Applicable To

  • • COPD with exacerbation

Important Notes

  • • Do not use without explicit documentation of exacerbation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z87.891

Personal history of nicotine dependence

Use for patients with a history of smoking.

Z77.22

Contact with and (suspected) exposure to environmental tobacco smoke

Use for patients exposed to secondhand smoke.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for asthma-COPD overlap syndrome?

The ICD-10 code for asthma-COPD overlap syndrome is J44.89, used when both asthma and COPD are present and confirmed by spirometry.

How do you code exacerbations in asthma-COPD overlap syndrome?

For exacerbations in asthma-COPD overlap syndrome, use J44.1 for COPD exacerbation and J45.x1 for asthma exacerbation, ensuring both are documented separately.

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