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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Moderate Persistent Asthma Without Complication

ICD-10 Coding for Moderate Persistent Asthma Without Complication

J45.40

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for moderate persistent asthma without complication includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Moderate Asthma
Persistent Asthma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Moderate Persistent Asthma Without Complication

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Moderate Persistent Asthma Without Complication

Use ICD-10 code J45.40 for moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated

Billable Code
J45.40
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of daily asthma symptoms and FEV1 between 60-80%
documentation:
  • • Explicit documentation of 'moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated'

Applicable To

  • • Moderate persistent asthma without acute exacerbation
  • • Moderate persistent asthma without status asthmaticus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated' to avoid coding errors.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z87.891

Personal history of tobacco use

Use if the patient has a history of tobacco use.

Z57.31

Occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke

Use if the patient is exposed to tobacco smoke at work.

R05

Cough

Use if the patient presents with a cough.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for moderate persistent asthma without complication?

The ICD-10 code for moderate persistent asthma without complication is J45.40. It is used when the patient has daily symptoms and FEV1 between 60-80%, without acute exacerbations.

How should moderate persistent asthma be documented?

Document moderate persistent asthma by noting daily symptoms, FEV1 results, and absence of acute exacerbations or status asthmaticus.

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