AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2007 Issue 4; VOLUMES 1 AND 2 NEW/REVISED CODES
Parvovirus B19 Infection
Effective October 1, 2007, code 079.83, Parvovirus B19, has been created to uniquely identify infections due to this virus. Parvovirus B19 is a virus that commonly infects humans. The virus can be spread via infected respiratory secretions. The most common manifestation of human parvovirus B19 infection is erythema infectiosum also called “Fifth Disease.†Parvovirus B19 can also lead to an acute symmetrical polyarthropathy. In immunocompromised patients the virus may cause chronic infections and is associated with pure red cell aplasia and chronic anemia. In some instances parvovirus B19 may result in transient...
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Article Overview
This article covers the introduction of a new ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for parvovirus B19 infection effective October 1, 2007, along with the surrounding classification context and an exclusion note. It is relevant to coders, billers, compliance staff, and clinical documentation teams who need to understand how the infection is represented in the diagnosis code set and how it relates to related viral infection categories.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate diagnosis coding depends on recognizing new or revised code assignments and understanding where a condition fits within the broader code structure. This article helps readers identify the applicable ICD-9-CM category framework for a specific viral infection topic.
What You Will Learn
- How parvovirus B19 infection is represented in the diagnosis code set
- How the article situates the condition within a broader viral infection category
- What general clinical manifestations and associated conditions are mentioned
- What exclusion note is provided in the code listing context
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Compliance professionals
Codes Discussed
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