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curious: how are we to code ACUTE asthma? Dr. does NOT state exacerbation, just 'Acute Asthma'. I've been coding as 493.90. Is this correct?
 
I also use that code 493.90. As long as it doesn't state exacerbation I think that code is correct. Maybe you will get a few responses for diff opinions. Hope that helps. :)
 
Asthma whether it is acute or chronic has the one and only code 493.90, acute exacerbation is different from acute asthma.

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