ICD-10 is a coding system used by healthcare professionals to classify and code diseases and health conditions. The following are the ICD-10 coding guidelines for Coronavirus (COVID-19):
- Assign code U07.1, COVID-19, for confirmed cases of COVID-19. This code should be used for cases confirmed by laboratory testing, as well as cases diagnosed by a provider without confirmation by laboratory testing.
- When COVID-19 is documented as “suspected,” “possible,” “probable,” or “inconclusive,” assign a code for the presenting signs and symptoms (such as fever or cough), as well as any related conditions.
- When COVID-19 is present with another respiratory condition, such as pneumonia, assign both codes.
- When COVID-19 is present with a related condition, such as sepsis or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), assign both codes.
- Assign a separate code for any associated complication, such as respiratory failure or encephalopathy.
- For encounters for testing for COVID-19, but where there is no confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19, assign code Z11.59, Encounter for screening for other viral diseases.
- When COVID-19 is ruled out, or not suspected, assign a code for the presenting signs and symptoms or any related conditions.
It is important to note that these guidelines are subject to change and should be updated as new information becomes available. It is recommended that healthcare professionals consult the latest official coding guidelines for the most up-to-date information.