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What’s the latest code for Vaping-related disorders?
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Starting April 1, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) implemented a brand new ICD-10-CM diagnosis code: U07.0, vaping-related disorder. This is being implemented now due to the recent occurrences of vaping related disorders. For all discharge dates on or after April 1, U07.0 will be sequenced as the primary diagnosis IF the physician’s documentation states that the vaping caused the patient’s current condition. It is then followed by that condition as a secondary diagnosis code.
Q: A patient presents to the emergency department with shortness of breath. The patient admits to the physician that they use electronic cigarettes on a regular basis. After a full work-up was completed, the patient was admitted into the hospital. Upon discharge, the physician provides a final diagnosis of acute respiratory distress syndrome due to the electronic cigarette usage.
A: U07.0, vaping-related disorder J80, acute respiratory distress syndrome Reference: 1st Quarter Coding Clinic 2020 pgs. 3-4: Vaping-related disorder
Reference: 1st Quarter Coding Clinic 2020 pgs. 3-4: Vaping-related disorder