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U07.1 — COVID-19
U07.1
What this code means
COVID-19 is the illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, ranging from mild respiratory illness to severe pneumonia.
Also called: covid-19, covid, coronavirus disease 2019, sars-cov-2 infection.
When this code is used
Used for COVID-19 when the virus is identified (or as directed by current coding guidance).
Where it sits in ICD-10-CM
Code U07.1 belongs to Chapter 22: Codes for special purposes, which covers codes U00–U85 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code U07.1?
U07.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “COVID-19”. COVID-19 is the illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, ranging from mild respiratory illness to severe pneumonia.
When is code U07.1 used?
Used for COVID-19 when the virus is identified (or as directed by current coding guidance). It belongs to Chapter 22 of ICD-10-CM (Codes for special purposes).
This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.