Long term (current) use of inhaled steroids

This code indicates a patient's ongoing, prescribed use of inhaled corticosteroids for therapeutic purposes. It signifies that the patient is currently receiving this medication as part of a long-term treatment plan, typically for chronic respiratory conditions.

Apply this code when documenting the current, continuous use of inhaled steroids for conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other inflammatory airway diseases. It should be used to report the patient's medication status, not the underlying condition itself.

• Always code the underlying condition requiring the inhaled steroids first.
• Do not use this code for short-term or acute use of inhaled steroids.
• Ensure documentation clearly states "current" or "long-term" use of inhaled steroids.