COVID-19 ICD/CPT Codes Available

COVID-19 ICD/CPT Codes are now available in Astronaut.

If Positive use U07.1 as DX code.
If negative or Testing only use appropriate Z CODE as DX code.

Coding Rules for U07.1:
U07.1 should only be used for confirmed cases of COVID-19 with positive or presumptive-positive test results.
U07.1 should be sequenced first, followed by the appropriate codes for associated manifestations, except in the case of obstetrics patients
If COVID-19 is not confirmed or if testing is negative, the following Encounter Codes should be used:
Z11.59: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
Asymptomatic, no known exposure, results unknown or negative
Z03.818: Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to other biological agents ruled out
Possible exposure to COVID-19, infection ruled out
Z20.828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
Contact with COVID-19, Suspected exposure

86328: Immunoassay for infectious agent antibody(ies), qualitative or semiquantitative, single step method (eg, reagent strip); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Coronavirus disease [COVID-19])

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