Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for viral respiratory illness includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Viral Respiratory Illness
Use ICD-10 code U07.1 for covid-19, virus identified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Other viral pneumonia
Use with U07.1 to specify pneumonia as a manifestation of COVID-19.
Respiratory syncytial virus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Use to specify RSV as the cause of bronchitis.
ICD-10 codes for viral respiratory illness vary based on the specific virus and condition, such as U07.1 for COVID-19 and J09 for novel influenza A.
For COVID-19 with pneumonia, use U07.1 for COVID-19 and J12.89 for viral pneumonia as a manifestation.