Pulmonology Coding Alert
Examine U07.0 Descriptors to Code for EVALI
Question: A patient presented to our clinic complaining of cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, and nausea. During the patient history, the pulmonologist asked if the patient smokes cigarettes. The patient attested that they vape from time to time in an effort to quit smoking. After testing and a physical examination, the physician diagnoses the patient with EVALI. How do I code this diagnosis? South Carolina Subscriber Answer: E-cigarette, or vaping product, use associated lung injury (EVALI) is a serious medical condition where substances found in e-cigarettes and vaping products cause damage to the patient’s lungs. You’ll assign U07.0 (Vaping-related disorder) to report an EVALI diagnosis. Code U07.0 went into effect April 1, 2020, and is used to report several conditions caused by vaping. Additional diagnoses reported by U07.0 include: A “Use additional code” note under U07.0 also instructs you to identify any of the following manifestations:
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Examine U07.0 Descriptors to Code for EVALI
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