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== Coding other infections caused by influenza virus ==
== Coding other infections caused by influenza virus ==
One example where [[Influenza virus NOS -- should almost never be used]] would be used is to enter [[Combined ICD10 codes]] for any sepsis codes such as [[Severe sepsis]]. In that scenario you might
Use and see [[Influenza virus NOS -- should almost never be used#Coding other infections caused by influenza virus]].
* combine [[Severe sepsis]] and [[Influenza virus NOS -- should almost never be used]]
* enter an influenza code such as [[Influenza without pneumonia but with other respiratory manifestations]] '''WITHOUT combining it''' with the previous entry
** usually we would combine all three of these, but since one requires a pathogen, and the other doesn't allow one, they would have to be not combined.


==ICD10 Diagnosis codes for Influenza==
==ICD10 Diagnosis codes for Influenza==
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