B01.0
BillableVaricella meningitis
Varicella meningitis
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
Related Codes(4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(15)
UMLS
- Herpes zoster meningitisC0700503
- Herpes zoster with meningitisC0700503
- Meningitis caused by Human alphaherpesvirus 3C0700503
- Meningitis caused by Human alphaherpesvirus 3 (disorder)C0700503
- Meningitis due to herpes zoster virusC0700503
- Varicella meningitisC0700503
- Varicella-zoster meningitisC0700503
- Zoster meningitisC0700503
Clinical Terms
- Varicella-zoster meningitis
- Meningitis caused by Human alphaherpesvirus 3
- Meningitis caused by Human alphaherpesvirus 3 (disorder)
- Herpes zoster meningitis
- Herpes zoster with meningitis
- Meningitis due to herpes zoster virus
- Zoster meningitis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for varicella meningitis?
The ICD-10-CM code for varicella meningitis is B01.0. The full clinical description is "Varicella meningitis". B01.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B01.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B01.0 represents “Varicella meningitis”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is B01.0 a billable code?
Yes, B01.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B01.0 in?
B01.0 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B01.0?
B01.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.
Are additional codes required with B01.0?
Yes, when using B01.0, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B01.0?
B01.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0700503. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B01.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like varicella meningitis 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 B01.0?
B01.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1E90.1 (Varicella meningitis).
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