ICD-10 Code Clarification
There is no ICD-10 code for albuterol-ipratropium nebulized solution itself, as ICD-10 codes classify diagnoses and medical conditions, not medications or treatments.
Understanding ICD-10 vs. Other Coding Systems
ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision) is used exclusively for coding diagnoses, symptoms, and medical conditions—not medications, procedures, or treatments 1
For coding the medication albuterol-ipratropium, you would need:
- NDC (National Drug Code) for the specific drug product
- HCPCS codes for billing nebulizer treatments (e.g., J7620 for albuterol and ipratropium combined)
What You Likely Need Instead
If coding the underlying condition being treated:
- J44.1 - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute exacerbation 1
- J45.901 - Unspecified asthma with acute exacerbation 1
- J45.51 - Severe persistent asthma with status asthmaticus 1
If coding the administration procedure:
- 94640 - CPT code for pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction
- J7620 - HCPCS code for albuterol and ipratropium bromide, inhalation solution administered through DME, concentrated form, per mg
Clinical Context for Appropriate Diagnosis Coding
The combination of albuterol-ipratropium is indicated for severe asthma exacerbations (FEV1 or PEF <40% predicted) or moderate-to-severe COPD exacerbations, which would guide your ICD-10 diagnosis code selection 1
For acute severe asthma requiring combination bronchodilator therapy, use J45.901 or J45.51 depending on severity 1
For COPD patients requiring combination therapy, J44.1 is appropriate when treating an acute exacerbation 1