icd 10 code for b94.8

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What is the B94.8 code?

B94.8 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of sequelae of other specified infectious and parasitic diseases. The code B94.8 is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

What is the ICd 10 code for sequela?

The first code describes the nature of the sequela while the second code describes the sequela or late effect. ICD-10: B94.8.

Is B94.8 a POA?

B94.8 is exempt from POA reporting - The Present on Admission (POA) indicator is used for diagnosis codes included in claims involving inpatient admissions to general acute care hospitals. POA indicators must be reported to CMS on each claim to facilitate the grouping of diagnoses codes into the proper Diagnostic Related Groups (DRG). CMS publishes a listing of specific diagnosis codes that are exempt from the POA reporting requirement. Review other POA exempt codes here.

What is the ICd 10 code for sequelae?

B94.8 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Sequelae of other specified infectious and parasitic diseases . It is found in the 2021 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021 .

Do you include decimal points in ICD-10?

DO NOT include the decimal point when electronically filing claims as it may be rejected. Some clearinghouses may remove it for you but to avoid having a rejected claim due to an invalid ICD-10 code, do not include the decimal point when submitting claims electronically. See also: Sequelae (of) see also condition.

The ICD code B948 is used to code Post-Ebola virus syndrome

post-ebola virus syndrome (or post-ebola syndrome) is a post-viral syndrome affecting those who have recovered from infection with ebola.it manifests as joint pain, muscle pain, chest pain, fatigue, hearing loss, hair loss, cessation of menstruation, and poor long term health.

MS-DRG Mapping

DRG Group #867-869 - Other infectious and parasitic diseases diagnoses with MCC.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'B94.8 - Sequelae of other specified infectious and parasitic diseases'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code B94.8. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code B94.8 and a single ICD9 code, 139.8 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

What is B90-B94?

Categories B90-B94 are to be used to indicate conditions in categories A00 - B89 as the cause of sequelae, which are themselves classified elsewhere. The 'sequelae' include conditions specified as such; they also include residuals of diseases classifiable to the above categories if there is evidence that the disease itself is no longer present.

What is the B95?

B95 Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and Enterococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere. B95.0 Streptococcus, group A, as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere. B95.1 Streptococcus, group B, as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere. B95.2 Enterococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere.

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