The coronaviruses are a viral group that causes illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe respiratory diseases. The virus was aptly named due to the crown-like appearance of its surface spikes, corona meaning crown. Human coronaviruses were recognized in the mid-1960s and were divided into four subgroups: 229E (alpha); NL63 (alpha); OC43 (beta); and HKU1 (beta). An additional three human coronaviruses were identified: MERS-CoV; SARS-CoV; and SARS-CoV-2, which is responsible for the 2019-2020 global pandemic (COVID-19).
As a part of the medical administrative team at Johnson Clinic, you will develop a Quick Reference Guide for COVID-19 coding. The primary manifestations of COVID-19 are respiratory and cardiovascular; however, neurologic and dermatologic features have been reported. Per the accepted ICD-10 coding guidelines, because COVID-19 is primarily respiratory, Codes for signs and symptoms may be reported in addition to a related definitive diagnosis when the sign or symptom is not routinely associated with that diagnosis. Therefore, your Quick Reference Guide will include codes beyond the COVID-19 code. To begin your work on the Guide, you will locate codes.
Open the attached file and carefully follow the instructions. Accurate identification of the ICD-10 codes
