That is stating when the new ICD-10-CM codes took effect…not this specific code. Up above it states this code became effective 10/1/19. The previous code, had you read what the nurse wrote is 079.89 "Other viral infections"
This is a NEW diagnosis code!
And, we all know it's a FF…what is being brought to our attention is that this code is being used now in cases where there is no way they determined it was a "coronavirus"
Meaning, this NEW code is NOW being used for cases with "upper respiratory infection" in order to develop the numbers they need to make this a pandemic!
If it's in a medical record then it must be true…right?
NOTE: if ur not gonna read everything posted then don't reply…it wastes important time and makes YOU look like a total dumbass!