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Identify Which Systems Are Affected by Hantavirus Before Coding

Published on Wed May 13, 2026

Question: What are the codes to assign for a hantavirus diagnosis? Revenue Cycle Insider Subscriber Answer: The ICD-10-CM code set includes two codes designated for hantavirus diagnoses. The difference between the two codes depends on whether the patient’s respiratory or renal systems are affected. In the Alphabetic Index, search for Hantavirus disease to locate codes for “with renal manifestations” or [...]
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