Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for viral infection includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Viral Infection
Use ICD-10 code A08.11 for acute gastroenteropathy due to norwalk agent, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Dehydration
Use if dehydration is documented alongside gastroenteritis.
Other viral pneumonia
Use for pneumonia due to COVID-19.
Use B34.9 for unspecified viral infections. For specific viruses, use codes like A08.11 for norovirus or U07.1 for COVID-19.
The ICD-10 code for confirmed COVID-19 cases is U07.1, used even if the test is negative but clinical diagnosis is confirmed.
B34.9 is used when the specific virus or site of infection is not identified in the documentation.