Asthma-Related Resources and
Referral Information

For Healthcare Providers

Billing and reimbursement

• This factsheet has tips about billing for spacers in Montana.
• Montana asthma CPT codes and reimbursement guide. Reimbursement is based off the 2021 Medicaid physician fee schedule. 

Clinical guidelines for asthma

• 2020 Focused Updates to the EPR-3 Asthma Management Guidelines. 
  The 2020 Focused Updates to the Asthma Management Guidelines are designed to improve the care of people living with asthma and also help primary care providers and specialists make informed decisions about asthma management. The new guidelines help health care providers and people with asthma work together to develop a comprehensive management plan based on the most promising, evidence-based treatment options available. 
  • Expert Panel Report (EPR)-3 Guidelines (2007) on the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) 
  • Summary of the EPR-3 Guidelines
    
• Asthma Quick Care Reference Guide- designed by the NHLBI to put a summary of clinical guidelines at clinician's fingertips.

Continuing Education 

The Montana Asthma Control Program offers several continuing education opportunities and quality improvement activities to help providers become more familiar with the guidelines for asthma care.

There are also many resources for healthcare professionals provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Asthma Resources for use with Patients

In the dropdown menus below, please find a number of educational materials available for patients living with asthma and places to which a patient with asthma could be referred for additional support.

Education Resources

• Educational Materials Order Form - Order free educational booklets, brochures, and an asthma education demonstration kit from the Montana Asthma Control Program. These materials are only available for providers and health educators serving patients in the state of Montana. 
• Asthma Action Plan - Fillable PDF. Print a copy for home, school, childcare, and any other needs.
• Asthma Control Test-Child - For children aged 4-11 years
• Asthma Control Test-Adult - For people aged 12 years and older
• Using Apps to Manage Asthma - Guide your patients to safe use of mobile apps to manage their asthma.
• Wildfire Smoke Information - FAQ and 7 steps to stay healthy when it is smoky.
• Inhaler Poster - Poster with pictures of all respiratory inhalers.

Public Health Programs / Patient Social Determinants of Health Resources

• Montana Asthma Home Visiting Program - Refer your patients to the free Montana Asthma Home Visiting Program. Participants receive education from trained healthcare professionals, a home environmental assessment to identify possible asthma triggers, and incentives including free spacers, HEPA air purifiers, and replacement HEPA filters. 
• Chronic Disease Prevention and Self-Management - Find programs available in your community through the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services to refer your patients for help preventing and/or managing their chronic conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, and arthritis, among others.
• Other Resources - A list of local resources to help support your patients, such as weatherization and energy assistance programs, Montana Legal Services Association, and more.