Adenovirus infection, unspecified

This code represents an adenovirus infection where the specific site or manifestation of the infection is not documented or is unknown. Adenoviruses can cause a range of illnesses, including respiratory, gastrointestinal, and ocular infections. This code is used when the provider has diagnosed an adenovirus infection but has not specified the affected body system.

Use this code when the medical record explicitly states "adenovirus infection" without further detail regarding the specific clinical presentation or affected organ system. Documentation supporting its use would include a positive adenovirus test result or a physician's diagnosis of adenovirus infection, lacking specificity.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific adenovirus infection code (e.g., adenoviral conjunctivitis, adenoviral pneumonia) is supported by documentation.
• This code is typically a primary diagnosis when the adenovirus infection is the reason for the encounter and no specific manifestation is identified.
• Review the entire medical record to ensure no further details about the infection's site or manifestation are present before assigning this unspecified code.