J45.909
Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Diseases of the respiratory system Billable
Quick Reference
Asthma without current exacerbation or acute attack, type not specified
Clinical Information
When to Use This Code
Asthma without current exacerbation or acute attack, type not specified
Common Clinical Scenarios
- Stable asthma on controller medications
- Routine asthma follow-up visits
- Asthma action plan review
- Inhaler refill visits
Documentation Requirements
- Specify asthma type: intermittent, mild persistent, moderate, severe
- Document control status: well-controlled, not well-controlled, very poorly controlled
- Record peak flow or spirometry values
- Note rescue inhaler frequency and controller medications
Coding Guidelines
Inclusion Terms
These terms are included in this code:
Asthma NOSAsthma without exacerbationStable asthma
Exclusion Terms
Do NOT use this code for:
- Asthma with exacerbation (J45.901, J45.902)
- Asthma with status asthmaticus (J45.902)
- COPD (J44.-)
Coding Notes
Code more specifically by severity when documented
Use J45.901 for mild intermittent with exacerbation
Use J45.51 for severe persistent asthma
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Consider these related codes based on patient presentation:
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Code
J45.909
Category
Diseases of the respiratory system
Billable Status
Billable
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