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Response Rationale: For COPD with asthma, ICD-10-CM Tabular List provides instructional notes to code also type of asthma, if applicable (J45.-) and use additional code for certain type of external causes listed in the Tabular List. Feedback: Selected Answer : a. The type of asthma is reported along with the COPD . Correct Answer : a.
FAQ which statement is true regarding coding copd with asthma in icd-10-cm?
Can I code for asthma in addition to COPD?
TIA! The advice was in Coding Clinic issue 2017 Vol 4, No 1. However, if the type of asthma (e.g., mild persistent, moderate persistent) isn’t documented, you don’t code for the type of asthma in addition to the COPD. However, when the type of asthma is known, it should be documented and reported.
What is the ICD 10 code for asthma?
Asthma: The Asthma ICD-10 Codes fall under Category J45.- This category includes: Allergic (predominantly) asthma; Allergic bronchitis NOS; Allergic rhinitis with asthma; Atopic asthma; Extrinsic allergic asthma; Hay fever with asthma; Idiosyncratic asthma; Intrinsic nonallergic asthma, and Nonallergic asthma.
What is the difference between asthma and COPD?
COPD can also be further clarified to be with acute exacerbation. Asthma is an inflammatory condition in which the airways narrow and swell and extra mucous is produced. There is no cure for asthma and symptoms may be prevented by avoiding triggers and by the use of prescribed medications. The cause of asthma is either environmental or genetic.
How is the diagnosis of asthma and COPD made?
To diagnose asthma or COPD, physicians need to perform a careful history that considers age; symptoms (especially onset and progression, variability, seasonality or periodicity, and persistence); history; social and occupational risk factors (including smoking history, previous diagnoses, and treatment); and response to treatment.