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ICD-10 Coding for Cytomegalovirus Viremia(B25.9, P35.1, T86.11)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for cytomegalovirus viremia, including documentation requirements and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:
CMV ViremiaCytomegaloviral Disease
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Cytomegalovirus Viremia

A00-B99Primary Range

Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

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Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Cytomegaloviral disease, unspecified
B25.9Billable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Congenital cytomegalovirus infectionP35.1

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Cytomegalovirus Viremia.

Coding based on serology alone

Impact

Clinical: Misrepresents patient condition as active infection., Regulatory: Non-compliance with ICD-10 coding guidelines., Financial: Potential for claim denials or audits.

Mitigation

Verify documentation includes quantitative viral load, Ensure symptoms are documented

Mistaking serostatus for active infection

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding can lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation

Require documentation of quantitative viral load and symptoms.

Documentation of CMV viremia

Impact

Risk of audits if CMV viremia is coded without supporting documentation.

Mitigation

Ensure all documentation includes quantitative viral load and clinical symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

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