Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with otitis media
ICD-10 J11.83 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with otitis media.
J11.83 refers to influenza caused by an unidentified influenza virus, accompanied by otitis media. Clinically, patients may present with typical influenza symptoms such as fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches, and fatigue. The involvement of otitis media, an infection of the middle ear, can lead to additional symptoms including ear pain, irritability in children, and potential hearing loss. The respiratory system is primarily affected by the influenza virus, which targets the epithelial cells of the upper and lower respiratory tracts, leading to inflammation and increased mucus production. Disease progression can vary; while many patients recover within a week, complications such as secondary bacterial infections, including otitis media, can arise, particularly in pediatric and immunocompromised populations. Diagnostic considerations include clinical evaluation and, if necessary, laboratory testing such as rapid influenza diagnostic tests (RIDTs) or PCR assays to confirm the presence of the influenza virus. The identification of otitis media may require otoscopic examination and further evaluation if symptoms persist or worsen.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
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Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
J11.83 covers cases of influenza caused by an unidentified influenza virus that is associated with otitis media. This includes patients presenting with flu-like symptoms and concurrent ear infections.
J11.83 should be used when a patient has confirmed influenza symptoms along with otitis media, particularly when the influenza virus type is not identified. It is distinct from codes that specify other complications or types of influenza.
Documentation should include clinical findings of influenza symptoms, results from any diagnostic tests confirming influenza, and evidence of otitis media, such as otoscopic findings or patient-reported symptoms.
