U09.9 Post COVID-19 condition, unspecified

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

Applicable to

• Post-acute sequela of COVID-19

Code first

• the specific condition related to COVID-19 if known, such as:
• chronic respiratory failure (J96.1-)
• loss of smell (R43.8)
• loss of taste (R43.8)
• multisystem inflammatory syndrome (M35.81)
• pulmonary embolism (I26.-)
• pulmonary fibrosis (J84.10)

Notes

• This code enables establishment of a link with COVID-19.
• This code is not to be used in cases that are still presenting with active COVID-19. However, an exception is made in cases of re-infection with COVID-19, occurring with a condition related to prior COVID-19.

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 951 in MDC 23.

Diagnosis Index entries for U09.9

• Condition › post COVID-19
• COVID-19 › condition post
• COVID-19 › long (haul)
• COVID-19 › sequelae (post acute)
• Long › COVID (-19)
• Post COVID-19 condition, unspecified
• SARS-CoV-2 › sequelae (post acute)
• Sequelae (of) › COVID-19 (post acute)
• Sequelae (of) › SARS-CoV-2 (post acute)
• Syndrome › post-COVID (-19)

Nearby codes

• U09 Post COVID-19 condition
• U09.9 Post COVID-19 condition, unspecified (this code)