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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Mild Intermittent Asthma with Exacerbation

ICD-10 Coding for Mild Intermittent Asthma with Exacerbation

J45.21

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

Also Known as:
Mild Intermittent Asthma with Acute Exacerbation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Mild Intermittent Asthma with Exacerbation

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Mild Intermittent Asthma with Exacerbation

Use ICD-10 code J45.21 for mild intermittent asthma with acute exacerbation, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Mild intermittent asthma with acute exacerbation

Billable Code
J45.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of acute exacerbation symptoms
documentation:
  • • Detailed documentation of exacerbation and triggers

Applicable To

  • • Mild intermittent asthma with exacerbation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure detailed documentation of symptoms and triggers to support the use of J45.21.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z77.22

Contact with and (suspected) exposure to environmental tobacco smoke

Use when the patient has been exposed to tobacco smoke.

J30.1

Allergic rhinitis due to pollen

Use if the exacerbation is triggered by pollen.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for mild intermittent asthma with exacerbation?

The ICD-10 code for mild intermittent asthma with exacerbation is J45.21. It is used when a patient with mild intermittent asthma experiences an acute exacerbation.

How should mild intermittent asthma with exacerbation be documented?

Document the severity, symptoms, triggers, and treatment response for mild intermittent asthma with exacerbation to ensure accurate coding and billing.

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