ICD-10-CM · J45.902
ICD-10 J45.902: Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
Status asthmaticus.
Code
J45.902
Category
Respiratory (J00-J99)
Clinical context
Status asthmaticus.
Documentation requirements
- Severe exacerbation
Common related procedures
- ICU
Common payer denial patterns
- Severity
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 J45.902 mean?
Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
When is this code documented?
Status asthmaticus.
What documentation supports this code?
Severe exacerbation.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Severity.
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
- J45.901 — Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
- J62.8 — Pneumoconiosis due to other dust containing silica
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