B08.0
Non-billableOther orthopoxvirus infections
Other orthopoxvirus 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
- •vesicular stomatitis virus diseaseA93.8
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 (5)
Related Codes(8)
B08.1Molluscum contagiosum
B08.2Exanthema subitum [sixth disease]
B08.3Erythema infectiosum [fifth disease]
B08.4Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthem
B08.5Enteroviral vesicular pharyngitis
B08.6Parapoxvirus infections
B08.7Yatapoxvirus infections
B08.8Oth viral infections with skin and mucous membrane lesions
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 orthopoxvirus infections?
The ICD-10-CM code for other orthopoxvirus infections is B08.0. The full clinical description is "Other orthopoxvirus infections". B08.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B08.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B08.0 represents “Other orthopoxvirus 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 B08.0 a billable code?
No, B08.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under B08.0.
What chapter is B08.0 in?
B08.0 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B08.0?
B08.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; vesicular stomatitis virus disease (A93.8).
What are the subcategories under B08.0?
B08.0 has 5 child codes, including: B08.01 (Cowpox and vaccinia not from vaccine), B08.02 (Orf virus disease), B08.03 (Pseudocowpox [milker's node]), B08.04 (Paravaccinia, unspecified), and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with B08.0?
Yes, when using B08.0, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B08.0?
B08.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348196. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B08.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other orthopoxvirus 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 B08.0?
B08.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F0Z (Viral infections characterised by skin or mucous membrane lesions, unspecified).
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