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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Viral Syndrome

ICD-10 Coding for Viral Syndrome

B34.9
B97.89
A41.89

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

Also Known as:
Viral Illness
Viral Infection
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Viral Syndrome

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Viral Syndrome

Use ICD-10 code B34.9 for viral infection, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Viral infection, unspecified

Billable Code
B34.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of systemic symptoms without a specific viral diagnosis

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified viral infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the use of an unspecified code by ruling out specific viral infections.

Other viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Billable Code
B97.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive PCR or viral panel identifying specific virus

Applicable To

  • • Specific viral agents identified

Important Notes

  • • Link the identified virus to the primary condition using this code.

Other specified sepsis

Billable Code
A41.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • SIRS criteria met
  • • Organ dysfunction present
  • • Confirmed or suspected viral source

Applicable To

  • • Viral sepsis

Important Notes

  • • Document the viral source and organ dysfunction clearly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R50.9

Fever, unspecified

Use to document fever as a symptom of the viral syndrome.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for viral syndrome?

The ICD-10 code for viral syndrome is B34.9, used when no specific virus is identified.

When should B34.9 be used?

B34.9 should be used for viral infections with systemic symptoms when no specific virus is identified.

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