If the COVID-19 is documented as being associated with a respiratory infection, NOS, codes U07.1 and J98.8, Other specified respiratory disorders, should be assigned.įor acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) due to COVID-19, assign codes U07.1, and J80, Acute respiratory distress syndrome.įor cases where there is a concern about a possible exposure to COVID-19, but this is ruled out after evaluation, assign code Z03.818, Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to other biological agents ruled out.įor cases where there is an actual exposure to someone who is confirmed or suspected (not ruled out) to have COVID-19, and the exposed individual either tests negative or the test results are unknown, assign code Z20.828, Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases. If the COVID-19 is documented as being associated with a lower respiratory infection, not otherwise specified (NOS), or an acute respiratory infection, NOS, codes U07.1 and J22, Unspecified acute lower respiratory infection, should be assigned. for COVID-19 in pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperiumĪcute respiratory illness due to COVID-19įor a pneumonia case confirmed as due to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), assign codes U07.1, COVID-19, and J12.89, Other viral pneumonia.įor a patient with acute bronchitis confirmed as due to COVID-19, assign codes U07.1, and J20.8, Acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms.īronchitis not otherwise specified (NOS) due to COVID-19 should be coded using code U07.1 and J40, Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic.
for COVID-19 in pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium.įor a COVID-19 infection that progresses to sepsis, see Section I.C.1.d.
When COVID-19 meets the definition of principal diagnosis, code U07.1, COVID-19, should be sequenced first, followed by the appropriate codes for associated manifestations, except in the case of obstetrics patients as indicated in Section. Assign a code(s) explaining the reason for encounter (such as fever) or Z20.828, Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases.
If the provider documents "suspected," "possible," "probable," or “inconclusive” COVID- 19, do not assign code U07.1. CDC confirmation of local and state tests for COVID-19 is no longer required. A presumptive positive test result means an individual has tested positive for the virus at a local or state level, but it has not yet been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Presumptive positive COVID-19 test results should be coded as confirmed. In this context, “confirmation” does not require documentation of the type of test performed the provider’s documentation that the individual has COVID-19 is sufficient. This is an exception to the hospital inpatient guideline Section II, H. For a confirmed diagnosis, assign code U07.1, COVID-19. Coronavirus InfectionsĬOVID-19 Infections (Infections due to SARS-CoV-2Ĭode only a confirmed diagnosis of the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as documented by the provider, documentation of a positive COVID-19 test result, or a presumptive positive COVID-19 test result. Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (A00-B99) g.