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ICD-10 CodesA08.19

A08.19

Acute gastroenteropathy due to other small round viruses

BILLABLE STATUSYes
IMPLEMENTATION DATEOctober 1, 2015
LAST UPDATED09/04/2025

Code Description

ICD-10 A08.19 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of acute gastroenteropathy due to other small round viruses.

Key Diagnostic Point:

Acute gastroenteropathy caused by small round viruses not classified elsewhere, leading to gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

Code Complexity Analysis

Complexity Rating: Medium

Medium Complexity

Complexity Factors

  • Viral etiology
  • Symptom variability

Audit Risk Factors

    Specialty Focus

    Medical Specialties

    Infectious Disease

    Documentation Requirements

    Detailed patient history, laboratory test results, and symptomatology.

    Common Clinical Scenarios

    Outbreaks in community settings, travel-related gastroenteritis.

    Billing Considerations

    Consideration of patient age and immune status.

    Coding Guidelines

    Inclusion Criteria

    Use A08.19 When
    • Follow the guidelines for coding viral gastroenteritis, ensuring specificity in the viral identification

    Exclusion Criteria

    Do NOT use A08.19 When
    No specific exclusions found.

    Related CPT Codes

    87520CPT Code

    Viral detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); enteric virus

    Clinical Scenario

    Testing for viral gastroenteritis in symptomatic patients.

    Documentation Requirements

    Document symptoms, duration, and any relevant exposure history.

    Specialty Considerations

    Infectious disease specialists may require additional lab results.

    ICD-10 Impact

    Diagnostic & Documentation Impact

    Enhanced Specificity

    ICD-10 Improvements

    Accurate coding impacts epidemiological tracking and resource allocation for outbreaks.

    ICD-9 vs ICD-10

    Accurate coding impacts epidemiological tracking and resource allocation for outbreaks.

    Reimbursement & Billing Impact

    Accurate coding impacts epidemiological tracking and resource allocation for outbreaks.

    Resources

    Clinical References

    • •
      CDC Guidelines on Viral Gastroenteritis

    Coding & Billing References

    • •
      CDC Guidelines on Viral Gastroenteritis

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the common symptoms of acute gastroenteropathy due to small round viruses?

    Common symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and sometimes fever.

    How is acute gastroenteropathy diagnosed?

    Diagnosis is typically based on clinical symptoms and may be confirmed with laboratory testing for specific viruses.