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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Childhood Asthma

ICD-10 Coding for Childhood Asthma

J45.20
J45.41

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

Also Known as:
Pediatric Asthma
Asthma in Children
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Childhood Asthma

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

Use ICD-10 code J45.20 for mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated

Billable Code
J45.20
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Symptoms less than twice a week
  • • FEV1 >80%

Applicable To

  • • Mild intermittent asthma without exacerbation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure severity and frequency of symptoms are documented.

Moderate persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation

Billable Code
J45.41
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • FEV1 60-80% predicted
  • • Daily symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Moderate persistent asthma with acute exacerbation

Important Notes

  • • Document exacerbation triggers and severity.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z72.0

Tobacco use

Use to indicate exposure to tobacco smoke as a trigger.

Z77.22

Contact with and (suspected) exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (acute) (chronic)

Use to indicate environmental tobacco smoke as a trigger.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for childhood asthma?

The ICD-10 code for childhood asthma varies by severity and exacerbation status, such as J45.20 for mild intermittent asthma.

How do you document pediatric asthma?

Document pediatric asthma by specifying severity (e.g., mild, moderate) and exacerbation triggers (e.g., pollen, exercise).

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