RA02

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Post COVID-19 condition

Description

Post COVID-19 condition occurs in individuals with a history of probable or confirmed SARS CoV-2 infection, usually 3 months from the onset of COVID-19 with symptoms, and that last for at least 2 months and cannot be explained by an alternative diagnosis. Common symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, cognitive dysfunction but also others, and generally have an impact on everyday functioning. Symptoms may be new onset following initial recovery from an acute COVID-19 episode or persist from the initial illness. Symptoms may also fluctuate or relapse over time.

Coding note

This optional code serves to allow the establishment of a link with COVID-19. This code is not to be used in cases that still are presenting COVID-19.

Index terms

  • Post COVID-19 condition
  • long COVID
  • post-COVID-19 condition
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  • postCOVID condition

Sibling codes

  • RA00 – Conditions of uncertain aetiology and emergency use
  • RA01 – COVID-19
  • RA03 – Multisystem inflammatory syndrome associated with COVID-19
  • RA04 – International emergency code 05
  • RA05 – International emergency code 06
  • RA06 – International emergency code 07
  • RA07 – International emergency code 08
  • RA08 – International emergency code 09
  • RA09 – International emergency code 10

Foundation entity

Post COVID-19 condition – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/2024855916

Allowed postcoordination axes

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