ICD-10 diagnosis code

U07.2 COVID-19, virus not identified

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U07.2 is the ICD-10 code for COVID-19, virus not identified. It is a four-character subcategory of U07 (Emergency use of U07), the most specific level in the WHO edition. It belongs to the block U00–U49 (Provisional assignment of new diseases of uncertain etiology or emergency use) in Chapter XXII, Codes for special purposes.

Code type
Subcategory (4 characters)
Chapter
XXII · U00–U85
Classification
WHO ICD-10, 2019 version

What U07.2 excludes

Conditions that look similar but belong under another code.

  • Coronavirus infection, unspecified site B34.2
  • COVID-19:
    • confirmed by laboratory testing U07.1
    • special screening examination Z11.5
    • suspected but ruled out by negative laboratory results Z03.8

Coding notes

  • Use this code when COVID-19 is diagnosed clinically or epidemiologically but laboratory testing is inconclusive or not available. Use additional code, if desired, to identify pneumonia or other manifestations

U07.2 in national editions

Countries report with their own edition of ICD-10. Most keep the WHO code and add more specific codes beneath it.

NorwayICD-10-NO

U07.2Covid-19 uten påvist virus

FinlandICD-10-FI

U07.2Epäily COVID-19-virusinfektiosta, ei varmistettu laboratoriotutkimuksella

GermanyICD-10-GM

U07.2COVID-19, Virus nicht nachgewiesen

FranceICD-10-FR

U07.2Usage urgent de U07.2

NetherlandsICD-10-NL

U07.2COVID-19, virus niet geidentificeerd

Based on the World Health Organization’s International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision (ICD-10), 2019 version, and the national editions published by each country’s health authority. This page is a reference, not coding advice; follow your national coding rules when you report.

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