Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for asthma exacerbation includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Asthma Exacerbation
Use ICD-10 code J45.41 for moderate persistent asthma with acute exacerbation, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
Use to indicate a trigger for asthma exacerbation.
Long-term (current) use of inhaled steroids
Document long-term steroid use in asthma management.
The ICD-10 code for moderate persistent asthma with acute exacerbation is J45.41. For severe persistent asthma with status asthmaticus, use J45.52.
Document the severity of asthma, specific triggers, and treatment interventions to ensure accurate coding and billing.