DIAGNOSIS CODES FOR COVID-19 ANTIBODY TESTING Report code Z01. 84, “Encounter for antibody response examination,” if the antibody test is neither to confirm a current COVID-19 infection nor for follow-up of a known infection. For a current COVID-19 infection, report U07. 1 and codes for any manifestations.
84.
B01Varicella [chickenpox] B01-
52 will replace Z11. 59 (Encounter for screening for other viral diseases), which the CDC previously said should be used when patients being screened for COVID-19 have no symptoms, no known exposure to the virus, and test results that are either unknown or negative.Dec 21, 2020
The Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Titer is a blood test that checks if you are immune to Varicella Zoster Virus, also known as Chickenpox and Shingles. It measures your antibody levels to get a sense for whether your immune system has the capability to respond to an infection with one of these diseases.
When the communicable disease in question is COVID-19, the appropriate ICD-10 code is Z20. 828, “Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases.” This code should be used when the patient is not diagnosed with COVID-19 but the exposure remains suspected.Dec 5, 2020
Test Name:VARICELLA ZOSTER VIRUS ANTIBODY (IgM)Alias:Chicken Pox LAB163 VZV Ab (IgM)CPT Code(s):86787Preferred Specimen:1.0 mL serumContainer:SST (gold)17 more rows
2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z11. 59: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases.
B052022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B05: Measles.
For claims for screening for syphilis in pregnant women at increased risk for STIs use the following ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes: • Z11. 3 - Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission; • and any of: Z72.Oct 18, 2019
The code Z11. 3 describes a circumstance which influences the patient's health status but not a current illness or injury. The code is unacceptable as a principal diagnosis.
16. For individuals with MIS and COVID-19, assign code U07. 1, COVID-19, as the principal/first-listed diagnosis and assign code M35. 81 as an additional diagnosis.Jan 13, 2021