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B02

Non-billable

Zoster [herpes zoster]

Zoster [herpes zoster]

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

Child Codes

7

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
  • shingles
  • zona

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 (7)

B02.0

Zoster encephalitis

BillableB02.1

Zoster meningitis

BillableB02.2

Zoster with other nervous system involvement

B02.3

Zoster ocular disease

B02.7

Disseminated zoster

BillableB02.8

Zoster with other complications

BillableB02.9

Zoster without complications

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code B02?

ICD-10-CM code B02 represents "Zoster [herpes zoster]". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is B02 a billable code?

No, B02 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under B02.

What chapter is B02 in?

B02 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).

What codes cannot be used with B02?

B02 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 B02?

B02 has 7 child codes, including: B02.0 (Zoster encephalitis), B02.1 (Zoster meningitis), B02.2 (Zoster with other nervous system involvement), B02.3 (Zoster ocular disease), and 3 more.

Are additional codes required with B02?

Yes, when using B02 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for B02?

B02 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0019360. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.