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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Parainfluenza Virus Infection

ICD-10 Coding for Parainfluenza Virus Infection

B34.8
J20.4
J12.2

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

Also Known as:
HPIV Infection
Human Parainfluenza Virus
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Parainfluenza Virus Infection

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Parainfluenza Virus Infection

Use ICD-10 code B34.8 for viral infection of unspecified site, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Viral infection of unspecified site

Billable Code
B34.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Parainfluenza virus confirmed without specific site documentation

Applicable To

  • • Parainfluenza virus infection, unspecified site

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no specific site is documented before using this code.

Acute bronchitis due to parainfluenza virus

Billable Code
J20.4
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • PCR or antigen test confirming parainfluenza virus
  • • Clinical documentation of acute bronchitis

Applicable To

  • • Acute bronchitis confirmed as parainfluenza-related

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies parainfluenza as the causative organism.

Pneumonia due to parainfluenza virus

Billable Code
J12.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • PCR or antigen test confirming parainfluenza virus
  • • Imaging confirming pneumonia

Applicable To

  • • Parainfluenza pneumonia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes both clinical and laboratory confirmation.

Acute bronchiolitis due to other specified organisms

Billable Code
J21.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • PCR or antigen test confirming parainfluenza virus
  • • Clinical documentation of bronchiolitis

Applicable To

  • • Acute bronchiolitis due to parainfluenza virus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies parainfluenza as the causative organism.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B97.8

Viral agent as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use to specify parainfluenza as the causative agent.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for parainfluenza virus?

The ICD-10 code for parainfluenza virus depends on the specific condition it causes, such as J12.2 for pneumonia or J20.4 for acute bronchitis.

How do you code parainfluenza pneumonia?

Parainfluenza pneumonia is coded as J12.2, which requires confirmation via PCR and imaging showing pneumonia.

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