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B97.21

Billable

SARS-associated coronavirus causing diseases classd elswhr

SARS-associated coronavirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

B95-B97

Parent Code

B97.2

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
  • pneumonia due to SARS-associated coronavirus (J12.81)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • carrier or suspected carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-)
  • infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.-)
  • infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
  • influenza and other acute respiratory infections (J00-J22)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for sars-associated coronavirus causing diseases classd elswhr?

The ICD-10-CM code for sars-associated coronavirus causing diseases classd elswhr is B97.21. The full clinical description is "SARS-associated coronavirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere". B97.21 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code B97.21 mean?

ICD-10-CM code B97.21 represents "SARS-associated coronavirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere". It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is B97.21 a billable code?

Yes, B97.21 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is B97.21 in?

B97.21 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).

What codes cannot be used with B97.21?

B97.21 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; pneumonia due to SARS-associated coronavirus (J12.81).

Are additional codes required with B97.21?

Yes, when using B97.21 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for B97.21?

B97.21 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2833819. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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