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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Epstein-Barr Virus

ICD-10 Coding for Epstein-Barr Virus

B27.00
B97.21

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for epstein-barr virus includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
EBV
Infectious Mononucleosis
Gammaherpesviral Mononucleosis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Epstein-Barr Virus

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Epstein-Barr Virus

Use ICD-10 code B27.00 for gammaherpesviral mononucleosis without complications, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Gammaherpesviral mononucleosis without complications

Billable Code
B27.00
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of EBV-specific antibodies or positive PCR test.
documentation:
  • • Detailed documentation of symptoms and lab results confirming EBV.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic active EBV infection
  • • Epstein-Barr virus disease

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies EBV confirmation through lab tests.

Epstein-Barr virus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Billable Code
B97.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Positive EBV PCR in sterile site
  • • Organ-specific symptoms

Important Notes

  • • Always use as a secondary code with a primary manifestation code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B97.21

Epstein-Barr virus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use as a secondary code to identify EBV as the causative agent in other conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Epstein-Barr virus?

The ICD-10 code for Epstein-Barr virus when confirmed is B27.00 for gammaherpesviral mononucleosis without complications.

How do you code chronic active EBV infection?

Chronic active EBV infection is coded as B27.00 when confirmed by lab tests showing persistent DNAemia.

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