ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for persistent asthma
Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Asthma, asthmatic (bronchial) (catarrh) (spasmodic) › persistent”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding persistent asthma
The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for persistent asthma; the code depends on the details below.
More specific persistent asthma codes (official index)
- mild J45.30 — Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- with
- exacerbation (acute) J45.31 — Mild persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
- status asthmaticus J45.32 — Mild persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
- moderate J45.40 — Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- with
- exacerbation (acute) J45.41 — Moderate persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
- status asthmaticus J45.42 — Moderate persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
- severe J45.50 — Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- with
- exacerbation (acute) J45.51 — Severe persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
- status asthmaticus J45.52 — Severe persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
Common questions about persistent asthma ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for mild persistent asthma?
- J45.30 — Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated.
What is the ICD-10 code for moderate persistent asthma?
- J45.40 — Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated.
What is the ICD-10 code for severe persistent asthma?
- J45.50 — Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated.