Code Description

ICD-10 B94 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of sequelae of other specified infectious and parasitic diseases.

Key Diagnostic Point:

Viral infection, unspecified.

Code Complexity Analysis

Complexity Rating: Medium

Medium Complexity

Complexity Factors

Standard complexity factors

Audit Risk Factors

Standard audit considerations

Specialty Focus

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Criteria

Use B94 When

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Code B94 is not defined in the ICD
CM (Clinical Modification) used in the United States nor in the ICD
WHO version used internationally
10 codes are classified into letter categories A
Z, and code B94 doesn't match with any known medical condition or disease when it is looked up in the official WHO ICD
10 database or the CDC's ICD

Exclusion Criteria

Do NOT use B94 When

No specific exclusions found.

Related Codes

Child Codes

5 codes

B94.0

Sequelae of poliomyelitis

B94.1

Sequelae of poliomyelitis

B94.2

Sequelae of viral encephalitis

B94.8

Sequelae of other specified infectious and parasitic diseases

B94.9

Sequelae of unspecified infectious or parasitic disease

Related CPT Codes

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ICD-10 Impact

Diagnostic & Documentation Impact

Enhanced Specificity

ICD-10 Improvements

The transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 has had a considerable impact on medical coding, affecting different aspects of the healthcare industry. When it comes to coding for B94 (Sequelae of other and unspecified infectious and parasitic diseases), the ICD-10 system presents some potential changes in terms of specificity, reimbursement, and documentation.

1. Specificity: The ICD-10 coding system offers a higher degree of specificity compared to its predecessor. This implies that with B94 codes, more precise information can be provided concerning the health condition. B94 is non-billable code, meaning it is not sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital for inpatient care. However, it can be used as an additional code to specify the aftereffects of certain health problems.

2. Reimbursement: The transition to ICD-10 can also affect the clinical reimbursement process. Given the enhanced specificity of ICD-10 codes, there might be a more precise delineation of reimbursements, potentially reducing billing errors. However, because B94 is a non-billable code, it doesn't directly influence the reimbursement process. Comprehensive and accurate coding is mandatory to secure appropriate reimbursement; this includes using additional codes alongside B94 to correctly represent the complete clinical picture.

ICD-9 vs ICD-10

The transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 has had a considerable impact on medical coding, affecting different aspects of the healthcare industry. When it comes to coding for B94 (Sequelae of other and unspecified infectious and parasitic diseases), the ICD-10 system presents some potential changes in terms of specificity, reimbursement, and documentation. 1. Specificity: The ICD-10 coding system offers a higher degree of specificity compared to its predecessor. This implies that with B94 codes, more precise information can be provided concerning the health condition. B94 is non-billable code, meaning it is not sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital for inpatient care. However, it can be used as an additional code to specify the aftereffects of certain health problems. 2. Reimbursement: The transition to ICD-10 can also affect the clinical reimbursement process. Given the enhanced specificity of ICD-10 codes, there might be a more precise delineation of reimbursements, potentially...

Reimbursement & Billing Impact

reimbursement, and documentation.