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B01.1

Non-billable

Varicella encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis

Varicella encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

B00-B09

Parent Code

B01

Child Codes

2

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Postchickenpox encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • carrier or suspected carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-)
  • infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.-)
  • infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
  • influenza and other acute respiratory infections (J00-J22)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)

Child Codes (2)

B01.11

Varicella encephalitis and encephalomyelitis

BillableB01.12

Varicella myelitis

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for varicella encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis?

The ICD-10-CM code for varicella encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis is B01.1. The full clinical description is "Varicella encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis". B01.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code B01.1 mean?

ICD-10-CM code B01.1 represents "Varicella encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis". It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is B01.1 a billable code?

No, B01.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under B01.1.

What chapter is B01.1 in?

B01.1 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).

What codes cannot be used with B01.1?

B01.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.

What are the subcategories under B01.1?

B01.1 has 2 child codes, including: B01.11 (Varicella encephalitis and encephalomyelitis), B01.12 (Varicella myelitis).

Are additional codes required with B01.1?

Yes, when using B01.1 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for B01.1?

B01.1 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2900486, C2900487. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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