ICD Code B34.8

ICD code B34.8 is used to identify other viral infections that do not have a specified site in the body and do not fit into more specific viral infection categories.

1. Patient presents with symptoms indicative of a viral infection, such as fever, malaise, fatigue, or generalized body aches.

2. Clinical evaluation and diagnostic testing rule out specific viral infections with established ICD codes (e.g., influenza, herpesvirus, hepatitis, HIV, etc.).

3. The site of the viral infection cannot be specifically identified or localized based on available clinical information.

4. Laboratory results, if performed, confirm the presence of a viral infection but do not specify the virus or anatomical site.

5. No evidence of bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infection is found.

6. The viral infection does not meet the diagnostic criteria for more specific ICD codes related to organ system involvement or identified viral pathogens.

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code B34.8 include:

- 99202–99205 (New patient office or other outpatient visit)

- 99211–99215 (Established patient office or other outpatient visit)

- 87631–87633 (Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid, multiple respiratory viruses)

- 87486–87488 (Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid, multiple viruses)

- 87070 (Culture, bacterial; any other source except urine, blood or stool)

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection)

- 90471–90474 (Immunization administration, if applicable)

- 99441–99443 (Telephone evaluation and management service)

CPT code selection should be based on the specific services rendered and clinical scenario associated with ICD code B34.8.

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