B08.01
Non-billableCowpox 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.
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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