U09.9

Post COVID-19 condition, unspecified

FY2027Chapter 22: Codes for special purposes/U00–U49 Provisional assignment of new diseases of uncertain etiology or emergency use

BillableComplete code, valid to report

Code first

U09.9 (also written U099) is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for post COVID-19 condition, unspecified. It is part of the FY2027 code set, effective October 1, 2026. The Alphabetic Index lists it under 10 entries. Its coding notes include a Code first instruction.

Code first

If the underlying condition listed here is present and known, sequence it first.

This code

the specific condition related to COVID-19 if known, such as:
- chronic respiratory failure (J96.1-)
- loss of smell (R43.8)
- loss of taste (R43.8)
- multisystem inflammatory syndrome (M35.81)
- pulmonary embolism (I26.-)
- pulmonary fibrosis (J84.10)

Inclusion terms

Conditions classified to this code.

This code

Post-acute sequela of COVID-19

Notes

This code

This code enables establishment of a link with COVID-19.
This code is not to be used in cases that are still presenting with active COVID-19. However, an exception is made in cases of re-infection with COVID-19, occurring with a condition related to prior COVID-19.

Alphabetic Index terms

Terms the official Alphabetic Index lists for this code. 10 entries