AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2018 Quarter 4; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes
Congenital Zika Virus Disease
An infant, born via vaginal delivery in the hospital, is diagnosed with “microcephaly due to Zika virus infection.” What are the appropriate diagnosis codes for this case? ...
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Article Overview
This article is about a new ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for congenital Zika virus disease and how it fits into newborn and infant diagnosis coding scenarios. It is aimed at coders and billing professionals who need to understand the scope of the update, the clinical context, and the types of diagnosis-code combinations discussed for affected infants.
Why This Topic Matters
The topic matters because congenital Zika infection can affect newborn diagnosis coding, resource reporting, and the capture of related congenital conditions in clinical records. Understanding the update helps coding staff interpret infant documentation consistently when Zika exposure or infection is part of the record.
What You Will Learn
- The clinical context of congenital Zika virus disease in newborns
- How the article frames an ICD-10-CM update related to congenital infection
- The kinds of infant diagnosis scenarios discussed in relation to Zika and microcephaly
- Why this diagnosis topic is relevant for newborn coding and record capture
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing specialists
- Health information management professionals
- Clinical documentation review staff
Codes Discussed
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