DocScrib
How it WorksPricingBlog
Sign InSign UpBook a Demo
DocScrib

AI-powered medical documentation platform streamlining healthcare workflows through intelligent transcription and clinical note generation.

Book a Demo

Product

  • Medical Templates
  • Pricing
  • Integrations
  • Security & Compliance

Resources

  • Blog
  • Documentation
  • Case Studies

Contact

  • support@docscrib.com
  • +1 (555) 123-4567
  • 123 Healthcare Blvd
    Medical District, CA 90210
© 2025 DocScrib. All rights reserved.
Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceCookie Policy
Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Asthma Not Otherwise Specified

ICD-10 Coding for Asthma Not Otherwise Specified

J45.909

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for asthma not otherwise specified includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Asthma NOS
Unspecified Asthma
Join 10,000+ Happy Clinicians

The AI Medical Scribe for Happiest Clinicians

Save 2+ hours daily with instant clinical documentation.
Our AI scribe listens, understands, and generates comprehensive medical notes so you can focus on patient care.

Start Free Trial
No credit card required•HIPAA compliant
Recording Controls
Start recording to see live transcription
Live Conversation - Try For Free!
Real-time transcription with automatic speaker identification

Ready to Record

Start recording to see live conversation transcription

Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Asthma Not Otherwise Specified

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Asthma Not Otherwise Specified

Use ICD-10 code J45.909 for unspecified asthma, uncomplicated, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

Billable Code
J45.909
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation_criteria:
  • • Asthma type and severity are not specified in the medical record.
clinical_criteria:
  • • No acute exacerbation or status asthmaticus is documented.

Applicable To

  • • Asthma NOS
  • • Unspecified asthma without complications

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation explicitly states the lack of specificity to justify using J45.909.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z77.22

Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke

Use when there is documented exposure to tobacco smoke.

F17.-

Tobacco dependence

Use when there is documented tobacco use impacting asthma.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for asthma not otherwise specified?

The ICD-10 code for asthma not otherwise specified is J45.909, used when asthma type and severity are not specified.

How should asthma not otherwise specified be documented?

Document asthma not otherwise specified by noting the absence of specific type or severity and any current treatments.

Quick Navigation
All DiagnosesICD-10 Codes

Related Resources

How Medical Coding WorksBrowse All Codes