B30
Non-billableViral conjunctivitis
Viral conjunctivitis
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
- •herpesviral [herpes simplex] ocular diseaseB00.5
- •ocular zosterB02.3
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(11)
UMLS
- Conjunctivitides, ViralC0009774
- Conjunctivitis viralC0009774
- Conjunctivitis viral NOSC0009774
- Conjunctivitis, ViralC0009774
- Viral ConjunctivitidesC0009774
- Viral ConjunctivitisC0009774
- Viral conjunctivitisC0009774
- Viral conjunctivitis (disorder)C0009774
- Viral conjunctivitis, unspecifiedC0009774
- conjunctivitis viralC0009774
- viral conjunctivitisC0009774
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for viral conjunctivitis?
The ICD-10-CM code for viral conjunctivitis is B30. The full clinical description is "Viral conjunctivitis". B30 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B30 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B30 represents “Viral conjunctivitis”. 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 B30 a billable code?
No, B30 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under B30.
What chapter is B30 in?
B30 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B30?
B30 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; herpesviral [herpes simplex] ocular disease (B00.5); ocular zoster (B02.3).
What are the subcategories under B30?
B30 has 6 child codes, including: B30.0 (Keratoconjunctivitis due to adenovirus), B30.1 (Conjunctivitis due to adenovirus), B30.2 (Viral pharyngoconjunctivitis), B30.3 (Acute epidemic hemorrhagic conjunctivitis (enteroviral)), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with B30?
Yes, when using B30, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B30?
B30 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0009774. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B30 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like viral conjunctivitis affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of B30?
B30 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1D84.Z (Viral conjunctivitis, unspecified).
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