B02.0
BillableZoster encephalitis
Zoster encephalitis
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Zoster meningoencephalitis
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- ENCEPH HERPES ZOSTERC0153017
- ENCEPH HUMAN HERPESVIRUS 3C0153017
- ENCEPH VARICELLAC0153017
- ENCEPH VARICELLA ZOSTERC0153017
- ENCEPH VZ VIRUSC0153017
- Encephalitis following chickenpoxC0153017
- Encephalitis post varicellaC0153017
- Encephalitis, Herpes ZosterC0153017
- Encephalitis, Human Herpesvirus 3C0153017
- Encephalitis, VZ VirusC0153017
- Encephalitis, VaricellaC0153017
- Encephalitis, Varicella ZosterC0153017
- HERPES ZOSTER ENCEPHC0153017
- Herpes Zoster EncephalitisC0153017
- Herpes zoster encephalitisC0153017
- Herpes zoster encephalitis (disorder)C0153017
- Post varicella encephalitisC0153017
- Postchickenpox encephalitisC0153017
- Postvaricella encephalitisC0153017
- Postvaricella encephalitis (disorder)C0153017
- VARICELLA ENCEPHC0153017
- VARICELLA ZOSTER ENCEPHC0153017
- Varicella EncephalitidesC0153017
- Varicella EncephalitisC0153017
- Varicella Zoster EncephalitisC0153017
- Varicella encephalitisC0153017
- Varicella zoster encephalitisC0153017
- Virus Encephalitis, VZC0153017
- Zoster Encephalitis, HerpesC0153017
- Zoster Encephalitis, VaricellaC0153017
- Zoster encephalitisC0153017
- encephalitis varicellaC0153017
- herpes zoster encephalitisC0153017
- post varicella encephalitisC0153017
- postvaricella encephalitisC0153017
- varicella encephalitisC0153017
- zoster encephalitisC0153017
- Zoster meningoencephalitisC2900492
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for zoster encephalitis?
The ICD-10-CM code for zoster encephalitis is B02.0. The full clinical description is "Zoster encephalitis". B02.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B02.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B02.0 represents "Zoster encephalitis". It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is B02.0 a billable code?
Yes, B02.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B02.0 in?
B02.0 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B02.0?
B02.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.
Are additional codes required with B02.0?
Yes, when using B02.0 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B02.0 map to?
B02.0 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 230176008. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B02.0?
B02.0 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0153017, C2900492. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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