B02.34
BillableZoster scleritis
Zoster scleritis
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Bilateral herpes zoster scleritis16000751000119105
- Scleritis of bilateral eyes due to herpes zoster16000751000119105
- Bilateral scleritis of eyes343641000119104
- Scleritis of bilateral eyes343641000119104
- Scleritis of both eyes343641000119104
- Herpes zoster scleritis1087131000119102
- Scleritis due to herpes zoster1087131000119102
- Scleritis of left eye due to herpes zoster16000791000119100
- Scleritis of right eye due to herpes zoster16000831000119106
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for zoster scleritis?
The ICD-10-CM code for zoster scleritis is B02.34. The full clinical description is "Zoster scleritis". B02.34 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B02.34 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B02.34 represents "Zoster scleritis". 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 B02.34 a billable code?
Yes, B02.34 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B02.34 in?
B02.34 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B02.34?
B02.34 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 B02.34?
Yes, when using B02.34 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B02.34 map to?
B02.34 maps to 5 SNOMED CT concepts: 16000751000119105, 343641000119104, 1087131000119102, 16000791000119100, 16000831000119106. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B02.34?
B02.34 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2900500. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Automate ICD-10 Coding With AI
Send clinical text to the AutoICD API and get back structured ICD-10 codes with confidence scores. Integrates into any EHR or billing system in minutes.
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.