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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

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

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

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Additional codes that should follow this code

Child Codes (7)

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(18)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for zoster [herpes zoster]?

The ICD-10-CM code for zoster [herpes zoster] is B02. The full clinical description is "Zoster [herpes zoster]". B02 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code B02 mean?

ICD-10-CM code B02 represents “Zoster [herpes zoster]”. 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 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, also report: 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.

How does B02 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like zoster [herpes zoster] affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of B02?

B02 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1E91.Z (Zoster, unspecified).

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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.