B01.8
Non-billableVaricella with other complications
Varicella with other complications
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
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(5)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for varicella with other complications?
The ICD-10-CM code for varicella with other complications is B01.8. The full clinical description is "Varicella with other complications". B01.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B01.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B01.8 represents “Varicella with other complications”. 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 B01.8 a billable code?
No, B01.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under B01.8.
What chapter is B01.8 in?
B01.8 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B01.8?
B01.8 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 B01.8?
B01.8 has 2 child codes, including: B01.81 (Varicella keratitis), B01.89 (Other varicella complications).
Are additional codes required with B01.8?
Yes, when using B01.8, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B01.8?
B01.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348187. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B01.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like varicella with other complications 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 B01.8?
B01.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1E90.Z (Varicella, unspecified).
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