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.
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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.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
COPD with acute lower respiratory infection
Use when there is an acute lower respiratory infection present.
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.
For COPD with asthma exacerbation, use J44.1 for COPD with acute exacerbation and J45.901 for unspecified asthma with exacerbation.