B10.0
Non-billableOther human herpesvirus encephalitis
Other human herpesvirus encephalitis
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
- •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
- •cytomegalovirusB25.9
- •Epstein-Barr virusB27.0
- •herpes NOSB00.9
- •herpes simplexB00
- •herpes zosterB02
- •human herpesvirus NOSB00
- •human herpesvirus 1 and 2B00
- •human herpesvirus 3,B01, B02
- •human herpesvirus 4B27.0
- •human herpesvirus 5B25
- •varicellaB01
- •zosterB02
- •herpes encephalitis NOSB00.4
- •herpes simplex encephalitisB00.4
- •human herpesvirus encephalitisB00.4
- •simian B herpes virus encephalitisB00.4
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Related Codes(1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other human herpesvirus encephalitis?
The ICD-10-CM code for other human herpesvirus encephalitis is B10.0. The full clinical description is "Other human herpesvirus encephalitis". B10.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B10.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B10.0 represents “Other human herpesvirus encephalitis”. 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 B10.0 a billable code?
No, B10.0 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 B10.0.
What chapter is B10.0 in?
B10.0 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B10.0?
B10.0 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 B10.0?
B10.0 has 2 child codes, including: B10.01 (Human herpesvirus 6 encephalitis), B10.09 (Other human herpesvirus encephalitis).
Are additional codes required with B10.0?
Yes, when using B10.0, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B10.0?
B10.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C1955630. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B10.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other human herpesvirus 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 B10.0?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for B10.0 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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