ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J45.5
Severe persistent asthma
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J45.5
Inclusion Terms
Severe persistent asthma NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code J45.5 (Severe persistent asthma)
ICD-10-CM code J45.5 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM J45.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J45.5 - Severe persistent asthma. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Severe persistent asthma.