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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bronchial Asthma Exacerbation

ICD-10 Coding for Bronchial Asthma Exacerbation

J45.41
J45.51

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

Also Known as:
Asthma Attack
Acute Asthma Exacerbation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bronchial Asthma Exacerbation

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

Use ICD-10 code J45.41 for moderate persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Moderate persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation

Billable Code
J45.41
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented FEV1 between 60-80% predicted
documentation:
  • • Presence of terms like 'acute exacerbation' in the medical record

Applicable To

  • • Moderate persistent asthma with acute exacerbation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the severity and presence of exacerbation.

Severe persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation

Billable Code
J45.51
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • FEV1 <60% predicted
  • • Continuous symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Severe persistent asthma with acute exacerbation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the severity and presence of exacerbation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J20.9

Acute bronchitis, unspecified

Use to document acute bronchitis as a trigger for asthma exacerbation.

J30.1

Allergic rhinitis due to pollen

Use to document allergic rhinitis as a trigger for asthma exacerbation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bronchial asthma exacerbation?

The ICD-10 code for moderate persistent asthma with acute exacerbation is J45.41, while severe persistent asthma with acute exacerbation is J45.51.

How do you document an asthma exacerbation?

Document the severity of asthma, presence of exacerbation, any identified triggers, and treatments provided, such as systemic corticosteroids.

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