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

ICD-10 Coding for COVID-19 Test

Z11.52
Z20.822
U07.1

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code Z11.52 for encounter for screening for covid-19, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Encounter for screening for COVID-19

Billable Code
Z11.52
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient is asymptomatic and requires screening for non-exposure reasons.

Applicable To

  • • Asymptomatic screening for COVID-19

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies no known exposure.

Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

Billable Code
Z20.822
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient has known exposure to COVID-19
  • • No symptoms present

Applicable To

  • • Exposure to COVID-19

Important Notes

  • • Document exposure details clearly.

COVID-19, virus identified

Billable Code
U07.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive COVID-19 test result
  • • Provider's clinical diagnosis

Applicable To

  • • Confirmed COVID-19 infection

Important Notes

  • • Always sequence first if COVID-19 is confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for COVID-19 exposure is Z20.822, used when a patient has been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case.

How do you code for a COVID-19 screening?

Use ICD-10 code Z11.52 for asymptomatic COVID-19 screening without known exposure.

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