Diagnosis coding corner: 4 coding scenarios to help you report COVID-19 encounters
You don’t need a positive test result to report COVID-19 with ICD-10-CM code U07.1. Doctors may use their medical judgment to conclude that the patient has COVID-19. However, if the doctor uses terms such as “suspected” or “probable,” you should instead code based on the reason for the encounter, such as fever or suspected exposure to COVID-19.
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