PhilHealth announces that claims for cases of Influenza A (H1N1) shall now be paid as Case Type A under the fee-for-service scheme. This is compliance to PhilHealth Board Resolution No. 1494, series of 2011.
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the world is now shifting toward the post-pandemic phase of Influenza A (H1N1). Post-pandemic phase means that Influenza A (H1N1) virus has taken on a behavior and intensity similar to that of the regular seasonal flu viruses. In consideration of this change in behavior of Influenza A (H1N1) virus, the Corporation amends PhilHealth Circular Nos. 25 and 33 series of 2009 and shall no longer pay Influenza A (H1NI) as a special benefit package. Moreover, the ICD 10 code that shall be used for all claims for Influenza A (H1N1) is as follows: ICD 10 Code
| Description
| Case Type
| J09
| Influenza due to identified avian influenza virus
| A
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This Circular shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. All provisions of previous issuances that are inconsistent with any provisions of this Circular are hereby amended or repealed accordingly. - https://www.affordablecebu.com/
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"PhilHealth New Reimbursement Scheme for Influenza A (H1N1)" was written by Mary under the Philippine Government category. It has been read 1831 times and generated 0 comments. The article was created on 08 June 2011 and updated on 08 June 2011.
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