U07.1 – COVID-19

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Provisional assignment of new diseases of uncertain etiology or emergency use

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code U07.1

Code: U07.1 (claims format: U071)
Description: COVID-19
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 22. Codes for special purposes (U00-U85)
Block: U00-U49 Provisional assignment of new diseases of uncertain etiology or emergency use
Parent codes: U07

Notes for U07.1

Excludes2 (not included here):

coronavirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere (B97.2-)
pneumonia due to SARS-associated coronavirus (J12.81)

Use additional code:

code to identify pneumonia or other manifestations, such as:
pneumonia due to COVID-19 (J12.82)
code, if applicable, for associated conditions such as:
COVID-19 associated coagulopathy (D68.8)
disseminated intravascular coagulation (D65)
hypercoagulable states (D68.69)
thrombophilia (D68.69)

Index terms for U07.1

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in U07

U07.0 – Vaping-related disorderBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code U07.1?

U07.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for cOVID-19, in the block U00-U49 (Provisional assignment of new diseases of uncertain etiology or emergency use).

Is U07.1 a billable code?

Yes. U07.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does U07.1 belong to?

It belongs to category U07 – Emergency use of U07.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.