J45

Asthma

Cannot Code Together

These codes cannot be used together with the current code, even if both conditions are present.

  • • detergent asthma (J69.8)
  • • miner's asthma (J60)
  • • wheezing NOS (R06.2)
  • • wood asthma (J67.8)

Can Code Together

These codes can be used together with the current code if both conditions are documented.

  • • asthma with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (J44.89)
  • • chronic asthmatic (obstructive) bronchitis (J44.89)
  • • chronic obstructive asthma (J44.89)
  • • other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (J44.89)