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ICD-10-CM Code for Post COVID-19 condition, unspecified U09.9

ICD-10 code U09.9 for Post COVID-19 condition, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Codes for special purposes.

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Post COVID-19 condition, unspecified
Post-acute sequela of COVID-19
Note: This code enables establishment of a link with COVID-19.
This code is not to be used in cases that are still presenting with active COVID-19. However, an exception is made in cases of re-infection with COVID-19, occurring with a condition related to prior COVID-19.
Code first the specific condition related to COVID-19 if known, such as:
chronic respiratory failure (J96.1-)
loss of smell (R43.8)
loss of taste (R43.8)
multisystem inflammatory syndrome (M35.81)
pulmonary embolism (I26.-)
pulmonary fibrosis (J84.10)

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U09.9 use
You would only code the U09.9 if the provider is specifically listing the physical deconditioning as being due to the Covid-19 directly. If so, the physical deconditioning would be coded first, follow... [ Read More ]
U09.9 Use
Can someone offer a bit of clarity. It seems 'Post-Covid Condition (U09.9) is the same as Long-Haul Covid (U09.9) in coding respects. There are not two distinct diagnoses. My questions is this...if a ... [ Read More ]
U09.9 Use
[QUOTE="kdlberg, post: 507983, member: 513076"] Generally, if the provider documents there is a link between X and Y, that's good enough. So if the provider says the patient's problem is a result of a... [ Read More ]
U09.9 Use
Generally, if the provider documents there is a link between X and Y, that's good enough. So if the provider says the patient's problem is a result of a resolved case of COVID, you can use U09.9. The ... [ Read More ]
U09.9 Use
Would physical deconditioning/weakness due to COVID19 (not an active infection) qualify as a sequelae for using U09.9? If so, what code would I use to describe such condition? Thank you in advance!... [ Read More ]
COVID testing codes
Hi When a patient comes for the COVID test I put J39.8 Upper Resp dx or J10 as primary dx linked with COVID lab test CPT. Then add last dx Z11.52 Encounter for checking for COVID when using lab cod... [ Read More ]
U09.9 use
Would physical deconditioning due to COVID19 (not an active infection) qualify as a sequelae for using U09.9? If so, what code would I use to describe such condition? Thank you in advance!... [ Read More ]
Covid Follow up visits
[QUOTE="IndepCoder, post: 502970, member: 247821"] For guidelines 9/2020-10/2021 ) Follow-up visits after COVID-19 infection has resolved For individuals who previously had COVID-19 and are being seen... [ Read More ]
Covid Follow up visits
[QUOTE="chelsea.meetin@gmail.com, post: 502771, member: 688805"] I am getting denials when trying to bill a covid follow up visit. Per the updates webinar, we are supposed to bill 1. z09 (encounter fo... [ Read More ]
Covid Follow up visits
There is U09.9 that started in October, the ICD-10 renews in October. So i don't know what DOS you have on your claim but take a look at the new guidelines and see if a different U code would be more ... [ Read More ]
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