ICD-10-CM Code B34.9
Viral infection, unspecified
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.B34.9 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of viral infection, unspecified. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code B349 is used to code Viremia
Viremia (UK: viraemia) is a medical condition where viruses enter the bloodstream and hence have access to the rest of the body. It is similar to bacteremia, a condition where bacteria enter the bloodstream. The name comes from combining the word virus with the Greek word for blood (haima). It usually lasts for 4 to 5 days in the primary condition.
| MeSH Code: | D014766 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 790.8 |
Coding Notes for B34.9 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Inclusion Terms:
Inclusion Terms
Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive. - Viremia NOS
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #865-866 - Viral illness with MCC.
- DRG Group #865-866 - Viral illness without MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Arthritis of knee due to viral infection (disorder)
- Viral disease in mother complicating childbirth (disorder)
Coding Advice SNOMET-CT
- Consider additional code to identify specific condition or disease
- Consider laterality specification
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'B34.9 - Viral infection, unspecified'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code B34.9. 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 B34.9 and a single ICD9 code, 790.8 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: B34 - Viral infection of unspecified site