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2023 New COVID-19 ICD-10-CM and PCS Codes Guidelines Download Excel

As of 2023, new COVID-19 ICD-10-CM and PCS codes have been introduced to help healthcare providers track and identify cases of the virus. These codes are essential for monitoring and controlling the spread of the virus, as they allow for more accurate reporting of COVID-19 cases and related complications. In this article, we will explore the new COVID-19 codes and what they mean for healthcare providers and patients.

ICD-10-CM Codes

ICD-10-CM codes are used to report medical diagnoses and conditions. The new COVID-19 ICD-10-CM codes include:

  1. U09.9 – Post COVID-19 condition, unspecified: This code is used for cases where a patient has symptoms or conditions that persist after being infected with COVID-19.
  2. U09.8 – Other specified post COVID-19 condition: This code is used for cases where a patient has specific symptoms or conditions that persist after being infected with COVID-19.
  3. U09.7 – Multisystem inflammatory syndrome: This code is used for cases where a patient has a rare but serious complication of COVID-19 that can affect multiple organs.
  4. U09.6 – Other post COVID-19 musculoskeletal complications: This code is used for cases where a patient has musculoskeletal complications, such as joint pain or muscle weakness, that persist after being infected with COVID-19.
  5. U09.5 – Other post COVID-19 nervous system complications: This code is used for cases where a patient has nervous system complications, such as headaches or dizziness, that persist after being infected with COVID-19.
  6. U09.4 – Other post COVID-19 respiratory complications: This code is used for cases where a patient has respiratory complications, such as shortness of breath or cough, that persist after being infected with COVID-19.
  7. U09.3 – Other post COVID-19 gastrointestinal complications: This code is used for cases where a patient has gastrointestinal complications, such as diarrhea or vomiting, that persist after being infected with COVID-19.
  8. U09.2 – Post COVID-19 fatigue: This code is used for cases where a patient experiences fatigue that persists after being infected with COVID-19.
  9. U09.1 – Acute bronchitis due to COVID-19: This code is used for cases where a patient has acute bronchitis caused by COVID-19.
  10. U09.0 – COVID-19, virus identified: This code is used for cases where a patient has a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19.

PCS Codes

PCS codes are used to report medical procedures and interventions. The new COVID-19 PCS codes include:

  1. 21U – Introduction or infusion of COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment into peripheral vein, percutaneous approach: This code is used for cases where a patient receives monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19.
  2. 0B5J7ZZ – Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation [ECMO], percutaneous approach: This code is used for cases where a patient requires ECMO treatment for severe COVID-19 respiratory distress.
  3. 0BHJ7EZ – Tracheostomy, percutaneous endoscopic approach: This code is used for cases where a patient requires a tracheostomy due to severe COVID-19 respiratory distress.
  4. 0B5L7ZZ – Mechanical ventilation, external, percutaneous approach: This code is used for cases where a patient requires mechanical ventilation due to severe COVID-19 respiratory distress.
  5. 0BJL0ZZ – COVID-19 vaccination, intramuscular: This code is used for cases where a patient receives a COVID-19