B33.2
Non-billableViral carditis
Viral carditis
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Coxsackie (virus) carditis
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 (5)
Related Codes(5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for viral carditis?
The ICD-10-CM code for viral carditis is B33.2. The full clinical description is "Viral carditis". B33.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B33.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B33.2 represents “Viral carditis”. 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 B33.2 a billable code?
No, B33.2 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 B33.2.
What chapter is B33.2 in?
B33.2 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B33.2?
B33.2 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 B33.2?
B33.2 has 5 child codes, including: B33.20 (Viral carditis, unspecified), B33.21 (Viral endocarditis), B33.22 (Viral myocarditis), B33.23 (Viral pericarditis), and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with B33.2?
Yes, when using B33.2, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B33.2?
B33.2 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2911622, C0151328. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B33.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like viral carditis 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 B33.2?
B33.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1D85.Z (Viral carditis, unspecified).
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