B00.8
Non-billableOther forms of herpesviral infections
Other forms of herpesviral infections
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
- •congenital herpesviral infectionsP35.2
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •carrier or suspected carrier of infectious diseaseZ22
- •infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO98
- •infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal periodP35-P39
- •influenza and other acute respiratory infectionsJ00-J22
- •anogenital herpesviral infectionA60
- •gammaherpesviral mononucleosisB27.0
- •herpanginaB08.5
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(8)
B00.0Eczema herpeticum
B00.1Herpesviral vesicular dermatitis
B00.2Herpesviral gingivostomatitis and pharyngotonsillitis
B00.3Herpesviral meningitis
B00.4Herpesviral encephalitis
B00.5Herpesviral ocular disease
B00.7Disseminated herpesviral disease
B00.9Herpesviral infection, unspecified
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 other forms of herpesviral infections?
The ICD-10-CM code for other forms of herpesviral infections is B00.8. The full clinical description is "Other forms of herpesviral infections". B00.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B00.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B00.8 represents “Other forms of herpesviral infections”. 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 B00.8 a billable code?
No, B00.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under B00.8.
What chapter is B00.8 in?
B00.8 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B00.8?
B00.8 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; congenital herpesviral infections (P35.2).
What are the subcategories under B00.8?
B00.8 has 3 child codes, including: B00.81 (Herpesviral hepatitis), B00.82 (Herpes simplex myelitis), B00.89 (Other herpesviral infection).
Are additional codes required with B00.8?
Yes, when using B00.8, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B00.8?
B00.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348185. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B00.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other forms of herpesviral infections 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 B00.8?
B00.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F00.Z (Herpes simplex infections, unspecified).
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