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

ICD-10 Coding for COVID-19 Testing

U07.1
Z11.52
Z20.828

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

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

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

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

clinical:
  • • Positive COVID-19 test result
documentation:
  • • Provider-confirmed diagnosis

Applicable To

  • • Confirmed COVID-19 cases

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes provider confirmation for U07.1 post-April 2025.

Encounter for screening for COVID-19

Billable Code
Z11.52
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Screening test ordered
  • • No symptoms present

Applicable To

  • • Asymptomatic screening

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the encounter is purely for screening purposes.

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

Billable Code
Z20.828
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented exposure history
  • • Presence of symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Exposure to COVID-19

Important Notes

  • • Ensure exposure history is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J12.89

Other viral pneumonia

Use when pneumonia is a manifestation of COVID-19.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

How do you code for COVID-19 screening?

For COVID-19 screening, use ICD-10 code Z11.52, applicable for asymptomatic screening encounters.

What code is used for COVID-19 exposure?

Use ICD-10 code Z20.828 for cases with exposure history and symptoms present.

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