Specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 493.22
Chronic obstructive asthma with (acute) exacerbation
  • 2015
  • Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
  • Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015

  • ICD-9-CM 493.22 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 493.22 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 493.22 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM J44.1 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Approximate Synonyms
  • Acute exacerbation of asthma w COPD
  • Acute exacerbation of chronic asthmatic bronchitis
  • Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive airways disease with asthma
  • Asthma flare, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Asthma W COPD, W acute exacerbation
  • Asthmatic bronchitis, chronic with acute exacerbation
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