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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for COPD with Asthma

ICD-10 Coding for COPD with Asthma

J44.89
J45.901

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

Also Known as:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Asthma
COPD-Asthma Overlap
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for COPD with Asthma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for COPD with Asthma

Use ICD-10 code J44.89 for other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Billable Code
J44.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of both COPD and asthma without specified type or exacerbation.

Applicable To

  • • Asthma in a patient with COPD

Important Notes

  • • Ensure asthma type or exacerbation status is documented for accurate coding.

Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation

Billable Code
J45.901
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Clinical documentation of asthma exacerbation

Applicable To

  • • Asthma exacerbation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure exacerbation is clearly documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J44.0

COPD with acute lower respiratory infection

Use when there is an acute lower respiratory infection present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for COPD with asthma?

The ICD-10 code for COPD with asthma, when asthma type or exacerbation is not specified, is J44.89. If exacerbation is documented, use J45.901.

How do you code COPD with asthma exacerbation?

For COPD with asthma exacerbation, use J44.1 for COPD with acute exacerbation and J45.901 for unspecified asthma with exacerbation.

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