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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Post-COVID Condition(U09.9, Z86.16)

ICD-10 Coding for Post-COVID Condition(U09.9, Z86.16)

U09.9
Z86.16

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for post-covid condition(u09.9, z86.16) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Long COVID
Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC)
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Post-COVID Condition(U09.9, Z86.16)

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Post-COVID Condition(U09.9, Z86.16)

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 ≥12 weeks post-infection
documentation:
  • • Explicit linkage of symptoms to COVID-19

Applicable To

  • • Conditions following COVID-19

Important Notes

  • • Ensure symptoms are clearly linked to prior COVID-19 infection.

Personal history of COVID-19

Billable Code
Z86.16
Billable

Applicable To

  • • History of resolved COVID-19 without sequelae

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no active symptoms are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R53.83

Other fatigue

Use to specify fatigue as a symptom of post-COVID condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for post-COVID conditions?

The ICD-10 code for post-COVID conditions is U09.9, used for sequelae of COVID-19 after the acute phase has resolved.

How should post-COVID symptoms be documented?

Document post-COVID symptoms by linking them explicitly to a prior COVID-19 infection, noting symptom onset and duration.

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