Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM J45.902 is the diagnosis code for Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus. This code falls under the section "Chronic lower respiratory diseases" within Chapter 10 — Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where J45.902 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, J45.902 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
J45.902 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of J45.902 is J45.90 ("Unspecified asthma"). J45.902 provides a more specific classification within this category.
J45.902 is located in Section J40-J4A — "Chronic lower respiratory diseases" within Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use J45.902 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus is J45.902.
Yes, J45.902 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
J45.902 is in Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, J45.902 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.