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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Genital Herpes

ICD-10 Coding for Genital Herpes

A60.0
A60.01
A60.04

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

Also Known as:
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2
HSV-2
Herpes Genitalis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Genital Herpes

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Genital Herpes

Use ICD-10 code A60.0 for herpesviral infection of genitalia and urogenital tract, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Herpesviral infection of genitalia and urogenital tract

Non-Billable
A60.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed herpes infection via PCR or culture

Applicable To

  • • Herpesviral vulvovaginitis
  • • Herpesviral cervicitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure site specificity is documented to avoid using unspecified codes.

Herpesviral infection of penis

Billable Code
A60.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • PCR positivity from penile lesion

Applicable To

  • • Penile herpes

Important Notes

  • • Document specific site to ensure correct code usage.

Herpesviral vulvovaginitis

Billable Code
A60.04
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • PCR positivity from vulvar or vaginal lesion

Applicable To

  • • Vulvar herpes
  • • Vaginal herpes

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies vulvar or vaginal site.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z11.3

Screening for STIs

Use for asymptomatic screening purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for genital herpes?

The ICD-10 code for genital herpes is A60.0, which covers herpesviral infection of genitalia and urogenital tract.

How is genital herpes coded during pregnancy?

For active herpes during pregnancy, use O98.3- to indicate maternal infectious diseases complicating pregnancy.

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