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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bronchial Asthma

ICD-10 Coding for Bronchial Asthma

J45.901
J45.20

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

Also Known as:
Asthma
Reactive Airway Disease
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bronchial Asthma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bronchial Asthma

Use ICD-10 code J45.901 for unspecified asthma with acute exacerbation, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified asthma with acute exacerbation

Billable Code
J45.901
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation_criteria:
  • • Presence of acute exacerbation without specified asthma type

Applicable To

  • • Asthma exacerbation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies exacerbation to use this code.

Mild intermittent asthma

Billable Code
J45.20
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation_criteria:
  • • Documented mild intermittent symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Mild intermittent asthma without exacerbation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure severity is documented as mild intermittent.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z77.22

Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke

Use to indicate environmental factors contributing to asthma exacerbation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bronchial asthma?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified bronchial asthma with acute exacerbation is J45.901. For specific types, use codes like J45.20 for mild intermittent asthma.

How do you code asthma with COPD?

Use J44.9 for COPD with asthma if the asthma type is unspecified. Specify the asthma type for accurate coding.

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