ICD-10-CM Code B34.2
Coronavirus infection, unspecified
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.B34.2 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of coronavirus infection, unspecified. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code B342 is used to code Middle East respiratory syndrome
middle east respiratory syndrome (mers), also known as camel flu, is a viral respiratory infection caused by the mers-coronavirus (mers-cov). symptoms may range from mild to severe. they include fever, cough, diarrhea, and shortness of breath. disease is typically more severe in those with other health problems.
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| ICD 9 Codes: | 788.9, 480.9 |
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Coding Notes for B34.2 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Code Type-1 Excludes:
Type-1 Excludes
Type-1 Excludes mean the conditions excluded are mutually exclusive and should never be coded together. Excludes 1 means "do not code here." - Pneumonia due to SARS-associated coronavirus - instead, use code J12.81
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #865-866 - Viral illness with MCC.
- DRG Group #865-866 - Viral illness without MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'B34.2 - Coronavirus infection, unspecified'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code B34.2. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code B34.2 and a single ICD9 code, 079.89 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: B34 - Viral infection of unspecified site