U07.1 diagnosis code: COVID-19
The U07.1 is an ICD code that's included in the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM), and it is used to designate “COVID-19.”
COVID-19 is a type of coronavirus disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Those who have the virus are at risk of spreading it via the following: speaking, sneezing, coughing, and exhaling. It travels in small liquid particles and can travel airborne.
Is the U07.1 billable?
Yes, the U07.2 ICD-10 code is billable and can be used to designate a patient for reimbursement purposes. It's important to use other appropriate codes for documentation.
U07.1 clinical information
The World Health Organization (WHO) has played a central role in coordinating the global response to COVID-19, providing guidelines, monitoring variants, and supporting vaccine distribution to reduce the spread and impact of the virus.
Those who become afflicted with the disease develop the following symptoms:
- Migraines (mild to severe)
- Nausea
- Loss of smell or taste (sometimes both)
- Sore throat
- Coughs
- Fever
- Chills
- Muscle pain
- Tiredness
- Diarrhea
Some people will have all of these, and they will experience these symptoms one after the other in quick succession. Do note that at the time of this writing, several variants of this disease have emerged. The symptoms may be different depending on the variant, but these are the symptoms that are normally present. To test for this, patients will either take a rapid antigen or PCR Test.
Depending on the person, they might experience mild versions of these symptoms, and they will be fine with a bit of rest. However, some, especially those with respiratory illnesses, can have a more extreme experience. The symptoms are severe, and they may even die. For example, it's important to identify pneumonia due to COVID-19 to provide appropriate disease control and intervention.
Antiviral medicine like Nirmatrelvir, Remdesivir, and Molnupiravir can be used to treat it. Rest will do if the disease isn't adverse. The person should heal in just a few days or a week.
For a person to prevent getting infected with COVID and other viral communicable diseases, they should wear face masks where appropriate, practice good hygiene, and get vaccinated.
U07.1 synonyms include
- Acute bronchitis caused by SARS-CoV-2
- Acute COVID-19
- Acute respiratory failure due to COVID 19
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome due to COVID-19
- Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2
- Cardiomyopathy due to COVID-19
- Conjunctivitis due to COVID-19
- Dyspnea caused by SARS-CoV-2
- Encephalopathy due to COVID-19
- Fever caused by SARS-CoV-2
Other ICD-10 codes commonly used for COVID-19
- B97.29 - Other coronavirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere.
- U09.9 - Post COVID-19 condition, unspecified
- Z11.52 - Encounter for screening for COVID-19
- Z20.822 - Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
- Z28.31 - Underimmunization for COVID-19 status
- Z28.310 - Unvaccinated for COVID-19
- Z28.311 - Partially vaccinated for COVID-19
- Z86.16 - Personal history of COVID-19
Frequently asked questions
Yes, when a patient tests positive, you can report this billable code. An additional code may be needed during documentation depending on the patient's case.
Only a confirmed diagnosis can allow you to use U07.1 based on their symptoms and testing (rapid antigen or PCR).
The FDA has approved antiviral drugs for mild to moderate COVID-19 in high-risk individuals; these medications block the virus from multiplying, helping prevent severe illness and death.
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