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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Asthma Mild Intermittent

ICD-10 Coding for Asthma Mild Intermittent

J45.20
J45.21
J45.22

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

Also Known as:
Mild Intermittent Asthma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Asthma Mild Intermittent

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Asthma Mild Intermittent

Use ICD-10 code J45.20 for mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated

Billable Code
J45.20
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Patient exhibits symptoms less than twice a week and has normal lung function.

Applicable To

  • • Mild intermittent asthma without complications

Important Notes

  • • Ensure symptom frequency and FEV1 are documented to support the use of this code.

Mild intermittent asthma with acute exacerbation

Billable Code
J45.21
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Mild intermittent asthma with exacerbation

Important Notes

  • • Document the specific trigger and treatment response to justify the exacerbation code.

Mild intermittent asthma with status asthmaticus

Billable Code
J45.22
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Status asthmaticus in mild intermittent asthma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure detailed documentation of treatment failure and escalation to status asthmaticus.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z77.22

Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke

Use when patient is exposed to secondhand smoke.

Z72.0

Tobacco use

Use if the patient is an active smoker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for mild intermittent asthma?

The ICD-10 code for mild intermittent asthma is J45.20 for uncomplicated cases, J45.21 for cases with acute exacerbation, and J45.22 for cases with status asthmaticus.

How is mild intermittent asthma documented?

Document mild intermittent asthma by specifying symptom frequency, lung function (FEV1), and any exacerbations or triggers. Use terms like 'uncomplicated' or 'with exacerbation' as needed.

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