Friday, February 5, 2016

Zika Virus Coding Advice

Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the correct code for confirmed Zika virus infection is A92.8, Other specified mosquito-borne viral fevers.
 
Further guidance on correct coding in various clinical scenarios will be forthcoming from the CDC and posted on the CDC website. The information and the link to the CDC website will be disseminated by AHIMA as soon as it is available.

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