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Verify The Correct Code for a Viral Infection Case

Published on Thu Mar 20, 2025

Question: I have a report that lists the diagnosis as viral lower respiratory tract infection. The physician also documented that the patient has a cough. Should I report J22 and B97.89 for the patient’s diagnoses? Also, do I need to report the cough in addition to the infection, or is that a symptom of the condition? Kentucky Subscriber Answer: You’ll [...]
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