Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for respiratory airway disease includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Respiratory Airway Disease
Use ICD-10 code J45.901 for unspecified asthma with acute exacerbation, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Dyspnea
Use if dyspnea is present and not explained by the primary diagnosis.
History of tobacco use
Use if smoking history contributes to COPD.
The ICD-10 code for unspecified asthma with acute exacerbation is J45.901. Ensure documentation specifies the severity and exacerbation status for accurate coding.
Code J44.0 for COPD with acute lower respiratory infection first, followed by J18.9 for pneumonia. Proper sequencing impacts DRG assignment.