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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Long COVID(U09.9)

ICD-10 Coding for Long COVID(U09.9)

U09.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for long covid(u09.9) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Post-COVID Syndrome
Chronic COVID
Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection (PASC)
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Long COVID(U09.9)

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Long COVID(U09.9)

Use ICD-10 code U09.9 for post covid-19 condition, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Post COVID-19 condition, unspecified

Billable Code
U09.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Symptoms persist for more than 12 weeks post-COVID infection.
documentation:
  • • No alternative diagnosis explains the symptoms.

Applicable To

  • • Long COVID
  • • Post-acute sequelae of COVID-19

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly links symptoms to the post-COVID condition.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R53.83

Other fatigue

Use to specify fatigue as a symptom of Long COVID.

R06.02

Shortness of breath

Use to specify dyspnea as a symptom of Long COVID.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Long COVID?

The ICD-10 code for Long COVID is U09.9, used for conditions persisting after a COVID-19 infection without an alternative diagnosis.

When should U09.9 be used?

Use U09.9 for patients with symptoms persisting 12 weeks or more post-COVID infection, with no other diagnosis explaining the symptoms.

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