ICD-10 J45.40
Billable / SpecificModerate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
About ICD-10-CM J45.40
ICD-10-CM code J45.40 represents Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated. This is a billable/specific code in the Respiratory System chapter (block J45). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM J45.40 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under J45.40. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Moderate persistent asthma NOS
Medicare LCD Coverage for J45.40
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list J45.40 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing J45.40.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with J45.40
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 94010 Spirometry — asthma all severity, COPD, COPD with exacerbation, dyspnea, wheezing, chronic cough, pulmonary disease, pulmonary fibrosis Pulmonology
- 94060 Spirometry pre and post bronchodilator — asthma diagnosis/monitoring, dyspnea, wheezing, chronic cough Pulmonology
- 95144 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergen Immunotherapy (AIT) with Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (SCIT) CMS LCD
- 95180 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergen Immunotherapy (AIT) with Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (SCIT) CMS LCD
- 95117 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergen Immunotherapy (AIT) with Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (SCIT) CMS LCD
- 86003 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: RAST Type Tests CMS LCD
- 86001 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: RAST Type Tests CMS LCD
- 86005 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: RAST Type Tests CMS LCD
- 95070 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD
- 95052 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD
Convert J45.40 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| J45.40 | 49300 | 10000 |
| J45.40 | 49310 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To J45.40
Other codes in section J40-J4A (Chronic lower respiratory diseases).
ICD-10 J45.40, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code J45.40 billable? +
Yes, J45.40 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to J45.40? +
ICD-10 J45.40 includes: Moderate persistent asthma NOS.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with J45.40? +
Procedures frequently paired with J45.40 include: 94010, 94060, 95144, 95180, 95117.
What ICD-9 codes does J45.40 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, J45.40 maps to ICD-9 codes: 49300, 49310. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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