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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute Viral Syndrome

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Viral Syndrome

B34.9
B97.89
A41.89

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acute viral syndrome includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Viral Illness
Viral Infection
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Viral Syndrome

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Viral Syndrome

Use ICD-10 code B34.9 for viral infection, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Viral infection, unspecified

Billable Code
B34.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Symptoms consistent with viral infection but no specific virus identified.

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified viral infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no specific virus is identified before using B34.9.

Other viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Billable Code
B97.89
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Specific viruses identified but disease classified elsewhere

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the specific virus is documented and linked to the disease.

Other specified sepsis

Billable Code
A41.89
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Sepsis due to viral syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Ensure sepsis criteria are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R50.9

Fever, unspecified

Used to document fever as a symptom.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute viral syndrome?

The ICD-10 code for acute viral syndrome is B34.9, used when the specific virus is not identified.

When should B97.89 be used instead of B34.9?

Use B97.89 when a specific virus is identified, and the disease is classified elsewhere.

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