Long COVID: History, Symptoms, ICD-10 Codes, and Associated Symptoms

A very detailed set of information, brought to you by the CDC. As you read this, check and see if your symptoms occurred after COVID, as many presentations occurred after a shot but also after COVID.

This is a continuation of our series on post-vax injury and this is Part II, Long COVID.

The Series: Post-vax Injury and Long COVID

INTRO: INTRO to ICD-10 Codes.

Part I. Post-vaccine injury is not recognized by the WHO, governments, billing and insurance companies.

Part II. Long COVID is recognized by all entities. Includes definitions.

Part III. Treatment options for both.

Part IV. Resources for post-vax injury and Long COVID.

Part V. Position Paper on post-vax injury and Long COVID. It combines everything into one document.

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Long COVID

This is a review of Long COVID, its history, and ICD-10 Code.

NOTE: Long COVID is also known as Long Haul Syndrome and other names, covered below.

Research shows that 1 month to 1 year after COVID-19:

• Among people age 18 - 64, 1 in 5 (20%) people still have at least one of the same medical conditions they had during COVID.

• Among people age 65 and older, 1 in 4 (25%) still have at least one of the same medical conditions they had during COVID.

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Our Long COVID Discussion:

1. The history of Long COVID.

2. The symptoms of Long COVID.

3. The ICD-10 Code for Long COVID. Includes the original CDC announcement and resources for Long COVID.

4. Other Names for Long COVID. Includes the definition of Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS CoV-2 infection (PASC), which is considered to be under the same ICD-10 Code.

5. Associated Symptoms of Long COVID. If you have Long COVID and dysautonomia, your doctor should list both codes on your patient portal.

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1. The History of Long COVID

Patients made the diagnosis of “Long COVID”. It occurs when someone gets