B97.4
BillableRespiratory syncytial virus 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
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is identified as the underlying cause of another disease or condition being treated.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code as a secondary diagnosis with the primary code describing the respiratory condition (bronchiolitis, pneumonia, etc.) caused by RSV
- •RSV is common in infants and young children; ensure the primary diagnosis code reflects the specific respiratory manifestation
Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together
Code Hierarchy
└B97Viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere└B97.4Respiratory syncytial virus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
└B97.4Respiratory syncytial virus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere