Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for influenza type a includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Influenza Type A
Use ICD-10 code J09.X for influenza due to identified novel influenza a virus, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Viral pneumonia, unspecified
Use when pneumonia is present as a complication of influenza.
Cough
Document respiratory symptoms associated with influenza.
Fever, unspecified
Document fever as a symptom of influenza.
The ICD-10 code for Influenza Type A varies based on confirmation: J09.X for novel strains, J10.- for identified strains, and J11.- for unidentified strains.
Code J10.0 is used for Influenza A with pneumonia when the strain is identified. Ensure lab confirmation is documented.