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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for COVID-19 Positive

ICD-10 Coding for COVID-19 Positive

U07.1
Z20.828
Z86.19

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for covid-19 positive includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Coronavirus Infection
SARS-CoV-2 Positive
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for COVID-19 Positive

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for COVID-19 Positive

Use ICD-10 code U07.1 for covid-19, virus identified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

COVID-19, virus identified

Billable Code
U07.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive COVID-19 test and provider documentation

Applicable To

  • • Confirmed COVID-19 infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure provider confirmation for asymptomatic cases before coding U07.1.

Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases

Billable Code
Z20.828
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Suspected exposure to COVID-19

Important Notes

  • • Do not use for confirmed COVID-19 cases.

Personal history of other infectious and parasitic diseases

Billable Code
Z86.19
Billable

Applicable To

  • • History of resolved COVID-19 infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the infection is resolved before using this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J12.89

Other viral pneumonia

Use when pneumonia is specified as caused by COVID-19.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for COVID-19 positive?

The ICD-10 code for confirmed COVID-19 positive cases is U07.1, used when there is a positive test and provider documentation.

How do you code asymptomatic COVID-19 positive cases?

For asymptomatic COVID-19 positive cases, query the provider for confirmation. If unresolved, use Z03.818.

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