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COVID-19: confirmed cases only
Official text from the FY2027 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. The wording is quoted exactly.
Guidelines I.C.1.g.1
“Code only a confirmed diagnosis of the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as documented by the provider.”
“the provider's documentation that the individual has COVID-19 is sufficient.”
“do not assign code U07.1.”
Where this applies
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