B97.3
Non-billableRetrovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Retrovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
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
- •Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] diseaseB20
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (7)
B97.30Unsp retrovirus as the cause of diseases classd elswhr
B97.31Lentivirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B97.32Oncovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B97.33HTLV-I as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B97.34HTLV-II as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B97.35HIV 2 as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B97.39Oth retrovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Related Codes(8)
B97.0Adenovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B97.1Enterovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B97.2Coronavirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B97.4Respiratory syncytial virus causing diseases classd elswhr
B97.5Reovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B97.6Parvovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B97.7Papillomavirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
B97.8Oth viral agents as the cause of diseases classd elswhr
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 retrovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere?
The ICD-10-CM code for retrovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere is B97.3. The full clinical description is "Retrovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere". B97.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B97.3 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B97.3 represents “Retrovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere”. 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 B97.3 a billable code?
No, B97.3 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under B97.3.
What chapter is B97.3 in?
B97.3 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B97.3?
B97.3 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease (B20).
What are the subcategories under B97.3?
B97.3 has 7 child codes, including: B97.30 (Unsp retrovirus as the cause of diseases classd elswhr), B97.31 (Lentivirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere), B97.32 (Oncovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere), B97.33 (HTLV-I as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with B97.3?
Yes, when using B97.3, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B97.3?
B97.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C1406290. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B97.3 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like retrovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere 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 B97.3?
B97.3 maps to the ICD-11 code: XN6FR (Retrovirus).
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