Coders should be assessing their knowledge of anatomy and physiology and preparing for ICD-10-CM/PCSâs more detailed documentation requirements for code capture. The upcoming series of articles will review and discuss the various anatomy and physiology body systems as well as how ICD-10-CM/PCS is impacted by them.
The incubation period, the time from exposure to HPIV to onset of symptoms, is generally 2 to 7 days. 1  HPIV-1 and HPIV-2 are most often associated with croup. 2  HPIV-1 often causes croup in children, whereas HPIV-2 is less frequently detected.he incubation period, the time from exposure to HPIV to onset of symptoms, is generally 2 to 7 days. 1  HPIV-1 and HPIV-2 are most often associated with croup. 2  HPIV-1 often causes croup in children, whereas HPIV-2 is less frequently detected.
Younger children are more affected by croup because their airways are smaller. Therefore, a small amount of swelling can cause a large amount of obstruction in their airways. Facts about croup. Croup is most commonly seen in children 3 months old to 5 years. The peak time for croup to occur is 2 years old. Croup is seen more often in the winter. What are the symptoms of croup. The following are the most common symptoms of croup. 1  However, each child may experience symptoms differently. As the disease progresses down the respiratory tract, the symptoms also change and may include: 2  A runny nose, congestion, and slight cough. 3  A cough develops into a seal's bark. 4  Laryngitis. 5  Fever. 6  Stridor.