B97
Non-billableViral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
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
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (9)
B97.0Adenovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B97.1Enterovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B97.2Coronavirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B97.3Retrovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B97.4Respiratory syncytial virus causing diseases classd elswhr
B97.5Reovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B97.6Parvovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B97.7Papillomavirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B97.8Oth viral agents as the cause of diseases classd elswhr
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere?
The ICD-10-CM code for viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere is B97. The full clinical description is "Viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere". B97 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B97 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B97 represents “Viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere”. 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 B97 a billable code?
No, B97 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under B97.
What chapter is B97 in?
B97 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B97?
B97 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.
What are the subcategories under B97?
B97 has 9 child codes, including: B97.0 (Adenovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere), B97.1 (Enterovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere), B97.2 (Coronavirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere), B97.3 (Retrovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere), and 5 more.
Are additional codes required with B97?
Yes, when using B97, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B97?
B97 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2833816. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B97 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere 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 B97?
B97 maps to the ICD-11 code: XN3BH (Virus).
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