tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2022 Issue Q1

Reader Questions: Understand Status Asthmaticus

Question: A 24-year-old patient visited our urgent care facility with an acute exacerbation of asthma. The patient is having difficulty breathing and is wheezing. The patient tried to use their regular inhaler at home, but they didn’t respond to the therapy. The physician administered an asthma nebulizer to help treat the symptoms. After the patient stabilized, the physician diagnosed them with status asthmaticus. What code do I need to report the patient’s diagnosis? Georgia Subscriber Answer: To report status asthmaticus, you’ll assign J45.902 (Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus) to your claim. Status asthmaticus describes a...

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