ICD-10-CM Code J45.909
Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.J45.909 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of unspecified asthma, uncomplicated. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code J45 is used to code Asthma
Asthma (from the Greek ἅσθμα, ásthma, "panting") is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction and bronchospasm. Common symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.
| Specialty: | Pulmonology |
| MeSH Code: | D001249 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 493 |
Peak flow meters are used to measure the peak expiratory flow rate, important in both monitoring and diagnosing asthma.
Coding Notes for J45.909 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Inclusion Terms:
Inclusion Terms
Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive. - Asthma NOS
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #202-203 - Bronchitis and asthma with CC or MCC.
- DRG Group #202-203 - Bronchitis and asthma without CC or MCC.
Coding Advice SNOMET-CT
- Consider additional code to identify specific condition or disease
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'J45.909 - Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code J45.909. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code J45.909 and a single ICD9 code, 493.90 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: J45.90 - Unspecified asthma