B08.0
Non-billableOther orthopoxvirus infections
Other orthopoxvirus infections
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
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
- vesicular stomatitis virus disease (A93.8)
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)
- monkeypox (B04)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)
Child Codes (5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code B08.0?
ICD-10-CM code B08.0 represents "Other orthopoxvirus infections". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is B08.0 a billable code?
No, B08.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under B08.0.
What chapter is B08.0 in?
B08.0 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B08.0?
B08.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; vesicular stomatitis virus disease (A93.8).
What are the subcategories under B08.0?
B08.0 has 5 child codes, including: B08.01 (Cowpox and vaccinia not from vaccine), B08.02 (Orf virus disease), B08.03 (Pseudocowpox [milker's node]), B08.04 (Paravaccinia, unspecified), and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with B08.0?
Yes, when using B08.0 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B08.0?
B08.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348196. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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