B97.29
BillableOther coronavirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A coronavirus other than SARS-CoV-2 (such as MERS-CoV or other endemic coronaviruses) is identified as causing a disease classified elsewhere.
Coding Tips
- •Use as a secondary code to specify the viral cause after coding the primary respiratory or systemic condition
- •Do not use for COVID-19; use specific COVID-19 codes instead
Code Hierarchy
└B97Viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere└B97.2Coronavirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere└B97.29Other coronavirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
└B97.29Other coronavirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere