ICD-9-CM Code 493.90 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 493.90:
As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use the following two equivalent ICD-10-CM codes, which are an approximate match to ICD-9 code 493.90:
- ICD-10 Code J45909, Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated (billable)
- ICD-10 Code J45998, Other asthma (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 493.90
BILLABLE ICD-9 CODE
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.Long ICD9 Description: Asthma, unspecified type, unspecified
Short ICD9 Description: Asthma NOS
Parent Code: 493.9 - Asthma unspecified