ICD-10 U09.9
Billable / SpecificPost COVID-19 condition, unspecified
About ICD-10-CM U09.9
ICD-10-CM code U09.9 represents Post COVID-19 condition, unspecified. This is a billable/specific code in the Codes for Special Purposes chapter (block U09). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM U09.9 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under U09.9. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Post-acute sequela of COVID-19
Coding Notes
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)
Medicare LCD Coverage for U09.9
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list U09.9 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing U09.9.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but U09.9 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with U09.9
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Codes Adjacent To U09.9
Other codes in section U00-U49 (Provisional assignment of new diseases of uncertain etiology or emergency use).
ICD-10 U09.9, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code U09.9 billable? +
Yes, U09.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to U09.9? +
ICD-10 U09.9 includes: Post-acute sequela of COVID-19.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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