ICD-10-CM · J45.901
ICD-10 J45.901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Asthma exacerbation NOS.
Code
J45.901
Category
Respiratory (J00-J99)
Clinical context
Asthma exacerbation NOS.
Documentation requirements
- Acute symptoms
Common related procedures
- Steroids
- Beta-2 agonists
Common payer denial patterns
- Severity unknown
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 J45.901 mean?
Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
When is this code documented?
Asthma exacerbation NOS.
What documentation supports this code?
Acute symptoms.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Severity unknown.
Related diagnoses
- J20.0 — Acute bronchitis due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae
- J21.0 — Acute bronchiolitis due to RSV
- J22 — Unspecified acute lower respiratory infection
- J40 — Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
- J45.902 — Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
- J62.8 — Pneumoconiosis due to other dust containing silica
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