B97.81
BillableHuman metapneumovirus 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
Human metapneumovirus 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 or systemic condition caused by human metapneumovirus
- •This virus commonly causes respiratory infections in children and immunocompromised patients; pair with the specific disease manifestation
Code Hierarchy
└B97Viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere└B97.8Other viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere└B97.81Human metapneumovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
└B97.81Human metapneumovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere