AHIMA March 20, 2020
The following FAQ on ICD-10-CM coding for COVID-19 was jointly developed and approved by the American Hospital Association’s Central Office on ICD-10-CM/PCS and the American Health Information Management Association.
Additional resources and information can be found at AHIMA’s COVID-19 Resource Page.
Q: What is the ICD-10-CM code for COVID-19?
A: ICD-10-CM code U07.1, COVID-19, may be used for discharges/date of service on or after April 1, 2020. For more information on this code, click here. The code was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and is intended to be used as principal or first-listed diagnosis. Specific guidelines for usage will be released shortly. For guidance prior to April 1, 2020, please refer to the supplement to the ICD-10-CM Official...