J45.40
Billable codeModerate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
The ICD-10 code for moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated is J45.40.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Moderate persistent asthma NOS
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- J45.41Moderate persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
- J45.42Moderate persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
- J45.40Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 49300Approximate match
- 49310Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
J45.40 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.