ICD-10-CM Code J45.998
Other asthma
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.J45.998 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of other asthma. 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.
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.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'J45.998 - Other asthma'
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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 J45.998 and a single ICD9 code, 493.90 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: J45.99 - Other asthma