Coding and coverage · ICD-10-CM

U09

U09.9 Post COVID-19 condition, unspecified

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Instructional notes

This code

Code firstSequence the underlying condition first.
  • 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
  • Post-acute sequela of COVID-19
Notes
  • 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.

Chapter 22: Codes for special purposes · U00-U49 Provisional assignment of new diseases of uncertain etiology or emergency use (U00-U49)

Source: ICD-10-CM FY 2027 code descriptions and tabular list (CMS and CDC National Center for Health Statistics), effective 2026-10-01 through 2027-09-30 · CMS ICD-10 files. HCC mapping: CMS-HCC V28, payment year 2027. As of 2026-11-04.

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