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B02.0

Billable

Zoster encephalitis

Zoster encephalitis

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

B00-B09

Parent Code

B02

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Zoster meningoencephalitis

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
  • shingles
  • zona

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

Related Codes(6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(69)

Clinical Terms

  • Encephalitis following chickenpox
  • Post varicella encephalitis
  • Zoster Encephalitis, Herpes
  • ENCEPH HERPES ZOSTER
  • varicella encephalitis
  • Postvaricella encephalitis
  • ENCEPH VARICELLA
  • Varicella zoster encephalitis
  • herpes zoster encephalitis
  • Encephalitis post varicella
  • VARICELLA ENCEPH
  • Zoster meningoencephalitis
  • Encephalitis, VZ Virus
  • ENCEPH VARICELLA ZOSTER
  • encephalitis varicella
  • VARICELLA ZOSTER ENCEPH
  • Encephalitis, Varicella Zoster
  • Encephalitis, Human Herpesvirus 3
  • Encephalitis, Varicella
  • ENCEPH HUMAN HERPESVIRUS 3
  • Postvaricella encephalitis (disorder)
  • Encephalitis, Herpes Zoster
  • HERPES ZOSTER ENCEPH
  • Zoster Encephalitis, Varicella
  • Herpes zoster encephalitis (disorder)
  • Virus Encephalitis, VZ
  • Postchickenpox encephalitis
  • ENCEPH VZ VIRUS
  • Varicella Encephalitides
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for zoster encephalitis?

The ICD-10-CM code for zoster encephalitis is B02.0. The full clinical description is "Zoster encephalitis". B02.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code B02.0 mean?

ICD-10-CM code B02.0 represents “Zoster encephalitis”. 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 B02.0 a billable code?

Yes, B02.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is B02.0 in?

B02.0 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).

What codes cannot be used with B02.0?

B02.0 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 B02.0?

Yes, when using B02.0, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).

What SNOMED CT codes does B02.0 map to?

B02.0 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 230176008. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for B02.0?

B02.0 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0153017, C2900492. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does B02.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like zoster encephalitis 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 B02.0?

B02.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1E91.3/1C80.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.