Viral intestinal infection, unspecified

This code signifies an acute inflammation of the intestines caused by a viral pathogen, where the specific type of virus has not been identified. It presents with symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and fever, indicative of a gastrointestinal infection.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a viral etiology for intestinal infection, but the specific virus (e.g., rotavirus, norovirus) is not specified or definitively diagnosed. This is appropriate for cases where laboratory testing for viral identification was not performed, was inconclusive, or is pending.

• Only use this code when a more specific viral agent cannot be identified.
• Review documentation for any mention of specific viruses (e.g., rotavirus, norovirus) which would necessitate a more precise code.
• Consider sequencing this code after symptoms (e.g., R19.7 for diarrhea, R11.2 for nausea with vomiting) if the viral infection is not the primary reason for the encounter.