B08.01

Non-billable

Cowpox and vaccinia not from vaccine

Cowpox and vaccinia not from vaccine

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

Parent Code

B08.0

Child Codes

2

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 (2)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cowpox and vaccinia not from vaccine?

The ICD-10-CM code for cowpox and vaccinia not from vaccine is B08.01. The full clinical description is "Cowpox and vaccinia not from vaccine". B08.01 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code B08.01 mean?

ICD-10-CM code B08.01 represents "Cowpox and vaccinia not from vaccine". 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 B08.01 a billable code?

No, B08.01 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under B08.01.

What chapter is B08.01 in?

B08.01 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).

What codes cannot be used with B08.01?

B08.01 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 B08.01?

B08.01 has 2 child codes, including: B08.010 (Cowpox), B08.011 (Vaccinia not from vaccine).

Are additional codes required with B08.01?

Yes, when using B08.01 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for B08.01?

B08.01 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2911580. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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