HCC 279 (V28)

Severe Persistent Asthma

3 ICD-10-CM codes map to this category in the CMS-HCC V28 risk adjustment model for payment year 2027. All 115 HCCs

Overridden by: HCC 276 (Lung Transplant Status/Complications), HCC 277 (Cystic Fibrosis), HCC 278 (Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Lung Involvement in Systemic Sclerosis). If the patient also has one of these, only the higher HCC counts.

Overrides: HCC 280 (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial Lung Disorders, and Other Chronic Lung Disorders).

J45.50	Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
J45.51	Severe persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
J45.52	Severe persistent asthma with status asthmaticus