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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Asthma in Pregnancy

ICD-10 Coding for Asthma in Pregnancy

O99.891
J45.51

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

Also Known as:
Pregnancy Complicated by Asthma
Asthma during Pregnancy
pregnancy-related asthma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Asthma in Pregnancy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Asthma in Pregnancy

Use ICD-10 code O99.891 for other specified diseases and conditions complicating pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium, first trimester, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified diseases and conditions complicating pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium, first trimester

Billable Code
O99.891
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Asthma exacerbation requiring medical intervention during pregnancy

Applicable To

  • • Asthma complicating pregnancy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly links asthma to pregnancy complications.

Severe persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation

Billable Code
J45.51
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Spirometry showing reduced FEV1
  • • Increased use of rescue inhalers

Applicable To

  • • Severe persistent asthma with exacerbation
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z3A.32

32 weeks gestation of pregnancy

Indicate gestational age when documenting pregnancy complications.

Z77.22

Contact with and (suspected) exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (acute) (chronic)

Use if environmental tobacco smoke exposure is a factor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for asthma in pregnancy?

The ICD-10 code for asthma complicating pregnancy is O99.891, with additional codes like J45.51 to specify asthma severity.

How do you code asthma exacerbation during pregnancy?

Code O99.891 for asthma complicating pregnancy and J45.51 for severe persistent asthma with exacerbation.

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