• Only use COVID DX U07.1 if the patient is currently positive for COVID-19 and it MUST be in the primary position.
• DX U07.1 is only for a patient that is currently positive for COVID-19, so this code shouldn’t be listed on a wellness visit or other OV (except telehealth) if they are no longer positive.
• If they are had covid in the past, please use Z86.16 Personal History of Covid.
• If you are doing a follow-up for their COVID symptoms you can use the new code U09.9 Post COVID-19 condition, unspecified.
• If you are screening for covid use Z20.822 Contact with and (suspected) exposure to covid-19.