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2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 493
Asthma
On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date.
The 2009 version of ICD-9-CM 493 can be accessed here.
A form of bronchial disorder associated with airway obstruction, marked by recurrent attacks of paroxysmal dyspnea, with wheezing due to spasmodic contraction of the bronchi.
493 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis
2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 493
On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date.