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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Infection Unspecified

ICD-10 Coding for Infection Unspecified

B34.9
L08.9

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

Also Known as:
Unspecified Infection
General Infection
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Infection Unspecified

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Infection Unspecified

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:
  • • Presence of viral symptoms without specific identification
documentation:
  • • Lack of specific viral identification in lab results

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified viral infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the use of an unspecified code by confirming the absence of specific viral identification.

Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

Billable Code
L08.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Erythema and swelling
  • • Absence of specific pathogen identification

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified skin infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly indicates the lack of specific infection type to justify the use of an unspecified code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R50.9

Fever, unspecified

Use to document fever when no specific infection is identified.

B95.61

Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use to specify the organism causing the infection if identified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for an unspecified viral infection?

The ICD-10 code for an unspecified viral infection is B34.9, used when a viral infection is suspected but the specific virus is not identified.

When should L08.9 be used?

L08.9 should be used for unspecified skin infections when the specific type of infection is not identified.

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