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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bronchitis Asthma

ICD-10 Coding for Bronchitis Asthma

J45.901
J20.9

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

Also Known as:
Asthmatic Bronchitis
Bronchial Asthma with Bronchitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bronchitis Asthma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bronchitis 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

  • • Presence of acute asthma symptoms with confirmed reversibility.

Applicable To

  • • Asthma exacerbation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies asthma exacerbation and any triggers.

Acute bronchitis, unspecified

Billable Code
J20.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Productive cough with symptom duration <3 weeks

Applicable To

  • • Acute bronchitis

Important Notes

  • • Document any known pathogens to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J20.9

Acute bronchitis, unspecified

Use when acute bronchitis is present as a trigger for asthma.

J45.901

Unspecified asthma with acute exacerbation

Use when asthma exacerbation is triggered by bronchitis.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is bronchitis asthma coded in ICD-10?

Bronchitis asthma is primarily coded using J45.901 for unspecified asthma with acute exacerbation, with J20.9 for acute bronchitis if present.

What documentation is needed for coding bronchitis asthma?

Documentation should include asthma severity, spirometry results, and any identified bronchitis pathogens to ensure accurate coding.

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