Wiki Viral illness - congestation and headache

[kumeena]

Pt has cough ,nasal congestation and headache. Final diagnosis is "viral illness". What is the correct code 079.99 (Viral infection) Or 078.89 (Disease due to virus).

Thank you & Have a nice weekend.

 

[devinmajor14]

I would go with 079.99

 

[kumeena]

Thank you Devin. Can you explain me why you choose that code? Are you using any guidelines?

Thank you

 

[devinmajor14]

From the information you posted. The Dr. did not state the patient has a disease.