ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J45.9
Other and unspecified asthma
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J45.9
Excludes2: Not Included Here
lung diseases due to external agents (J60-J70)
Inclusion Terms
- Asthmatic bronchitis NOS
- Childhood asthma NOS
- Late onset asthma
Inclusion Terms
Asthma NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code J45.9 (Other and unspecified asthma)
ICD-10-CM code J45.9 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 J45.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J45.9 - Other and unspecified 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 Other and unspecified asthma.