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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Asthma with COPD

ICD-10 Coding for Asthma with COPD

J44.9
J45.901

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

Also Known as:
Chronic obstructive asthma
Asthmatic bronchitis with COPD
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Asthma with COPD

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

Use ICD-10 code J44.9 for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

Billable Code
J44.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of COPD with asthma symptoms
documentation:
  • • Asthma type not specified

Applicable To

  • • COPD with asthma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies if there is an exacerbation to use J45.901.

Unspecified asthma with acute exacerbation

Billable Code
J45.901
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented acute exacerbation of asthma

Applicable To

  • • Asthma exacerbation with COPD

Important Notes

  • • Ensure exacerbation is clearly documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J45.901

Unspecified asthma with acute exacerbation

Use when there is an acute exacerbation of asthma with COPD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for asthma with COPD?

The ICD-10 code for asthma with COPD is J44.9. If there is an acute exacerbation, add J45.901.

Can J45.909 be used with J44.9?

No, J45.909 should not be used with J44.9 unless there is an acute exacerbation, in which case J45.901 is appropriate.

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