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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Herpangina

ICD-10 Coding for Herpangina

B08.5

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

Also Known as:
Vesicular Pharyngitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Herpangina

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Herpangina

Use ICD-10 code B08.5 for herpangina, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Herpangina

Billable Code
B08.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of vesicular ulcers in the mouth with fever
documentation:
  • • Absence of rash on hands and feet

Applicable To

  • • Vesicular pharyngitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of extremity rash to avoid misclassification as HFMD.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R50.9

Fever, unspecified

Use when fever is documented but not specified as part of herpangina.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for herpangina?

The ICD-10 code for herpangina is B08.5, used for cases presenting with vesicular ulcers in the mouth and fever, without extremity rash.

How to differentiate herpangina from hand-foot-and-mouth disease?

Herpangina is characterized by oral ulcers and fever without extremity rash, while HFMD includes a rash on hands and feet.

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