B34
Non-billableViral infection of unspecified site
Viral infection of unspecified site
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
- •anogenital human papillomavirus infectionA63.0
- •cytomegaloviral disease NOSB25.9
- •herpesvirus [herpes simplex] infection NOSB00.9
- •retrovirus infection NOSB33.3
- •viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereB97
- •viral warts due to human papillomavirus infectionB07
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (7)
B34.0Adenovirus infection, unspecified
B34.1Enterovirus infection, unspecified
B34.2Coronavirus infection, unspecified
B34.3Parvovirus infection, unspecified
B34.4Papovavirus infection, unspecified
B34.8Other viral infections of unspecified site
B34.9Viral infection, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(40)
UMLS
- Disease caused by virusC0042769
- Disease due to virusC0042769
- Disease, ViralC0042769
- Disease, VirusC0042769
- Diseases, ViralC0042769
- Diseases, VirusC0042769
- Infection viralC0042769
- Infection, ViralC0042769
- Infection, VirusC0042769
- Infections, ViralC0042769
- Infections, VirusC0042769
- VIRAL DISC0042769
- VIRUS DISC0042769
- Viral DiseaseC0042769
- Viral DiseasesC0042769
- Viral DisorderC0042769
- Viral InfectionC0042769
- Viral InfectionsC0042769
- Viral diseaseC0042769
- Viral disease (disorder)C0042769
- Viral illnessC0042769
- Viral infectionC0042769
- Viral infection NOSC0042769
- Viral infection of unspecified siteC0042769
- Viral infection, unspecifiedC0042769
- Viral infectionsC0042769
- Viral infectious diseaseC0042769
- Virus DiseaseC0042769
- Virus DiseasesC0042769
- Virus InfectionC0042769
- Virus InfectionsC0042769
- diseases caused by virusesC0042769
- viral diseaseC0042769
- viral diseasesC0042769
- viral disorderC0042769
- viral infectionC0042769
- viral infection nosC0042769
- viral infectious diseaseC0042769
- virus diseaseC0042769
- virus infectionC0042769
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for viral infection of unspecified site?
The ICD-10-CM code for viral infection of unspecified site is B34. The full clinical description is "Viral infection of unspecified site". B34 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B34 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B34 represents “Viral infection of unspecified site”. 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 B34 a billable code?
No, B34 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under B34.
What chapter is B34 in?
B34 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B34?
B34 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; anogenital human papillomavirus infection (A63.0); cytomegaloviral disease NOS (B25.9); and 4 more.
What are the subcategories under B34?
B34 has 7 child codes, including: B34.0 (Adenovirus infection, unspecified), B34.1 (Enterovirus infection, unspecified), B34.2 (Coronavirus infection, unspecified), B34.3 (Parvovirus infection, unspecified), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with B34?
Yes, when using B34, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B34?
B34 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0042769. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B34 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like viral infection of unspecified site 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 B34?
B34 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1D9Z (Unspecified viral infection of unspecified site).
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