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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bronchospasm

ICD-10 Coding for Bronchospasm

J98.01
J45.990

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

Also Known as:
Acute bronchospasm
Exercise-induced bronchospasm
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bronchospasm

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bronchospasm

Use ICD-10 code J98.01 for acute bronchospasm, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute bronchospasm

Billable Code
J98.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Sudden onset of symptoms with no chronic respiratory history
coding_criteria:
  • • Excludes asthma-related bronchospasm

Applicable To

  • • Acute bronchospasm not linked to asthma or COPD

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies acute nature and excludes asthma.

Exercise-induced bronchospasm

Billable Code
J45.990
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • PEFR drop ≥10% after exercise challenge

Applicable To

  • • Bronchospasm triggered by physical exertion

Important Notes

  • • Document exercise link clearly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z77.22

Contact with and (suspected) exposure to environmental pollution and other contaminants

Use when bronchospasm is due to occupational exposure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute bronchospasm?

The ICD-10 code for acute bronchospasm is J98.01. It is used when bronchospasm occurs acutely and is not linked to asthma or COPD.

How do you document acute bronchospasm?

Document acute bronchospasm by including spirometry results, response to bronchodilators, and excluding asthma as a cause.

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