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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Death Certification

ICD-10 Coding for Death Certification

U07.1
I21.9
R99

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

Also Known as:
Mortality Documentation
Death Reporting
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Death Certification

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Death Certification

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_criteria:
  • • Confirmed COVID-19 infection

Applicable To

  • • Confirmed COVID-19 cases

Important Notes

  • • Ensure lab confirmation is documented.

Acute myocardial infarction, unspecified

Billable Code
I21.9
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Heart attack

Important Notes

  • • Document ECG and troponin findings.

Ill-defined and unknown causes of mortality

Billable Code
R99
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Use as a last resort.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for COVID-19 related death?

The ICD-10 code for a confirmed COVID-19 related death is U07.1, used when lab confirmation is available.

How to document death due to myocardial infarction?

Document the sequence leading to death, including myocardial infarction (I21.9) as the underlying cause, with supporting clinical evidence.

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