Question 1

Is J45.909 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, J45.909 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for unspecified asthma, uncomplicated. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code J45.909 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code J45.909 represents Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code J45.909?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for J45.909 is J45.90 (Unspecified asthma). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from J45.909?

Accepted Answer

Code J45.909 has Type 2 Excludes including: lung diseases due to external agents (J60-J70). These conditions are not included in J45.909 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

J45.9092026

FAQ

J45.9092026

Excludes21Not included here

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FAQ

Is J45.909 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code J45.909 mean?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code J45.909?

What conditions should be coded separately from J45.909?