Question

Henry Warner is an established patient with Dr. Buckwalter. He has a long history of COPD and asthma. The physician has been treating Henry with bronchodilator therapy, oxygen, and steroids when weather changes cause Henry's breathing to worsen. Today Henry has an appointment to see the doctor because of weakness, a non productive cough, and an elevated temperature. Upon examination, the physician determines that Henry has an upper respiratory infection exacerbating the asthma and COPD. He orders a complete blood count (CBC), chest X-ray, and pulse oximetry. The examination and laboratory tests are performed in the clinic.

• List the conditions or diagnoses that should be coded for this patient.

Hint: You should have three conditions and the three ICD-10 codes

Answer 1

ANSWER.

ICD-10-CM codes.

    * J06.9 - Upper respiratory infection,unspecified.

    * J45.901 - Unspecified asthma with acute exacerbation.

    * J44.9 - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,unspecified.