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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Herpes Simplex

ICD-10 Coding for Herpes Simplex

B00.1
A60.04

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

Also Known as:
HSV
Cold Sores
Genital Herpes
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Herpes Simplex

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

Use ICD-10 code B00.1 for herpesviral vesicular dermatitis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Herpesviral vesicular dermatitis

Billable Code
B00.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of vesicular rash on lips with positive HSV-1 PCR

Applicable To

  • • Cold sores
  • • Herpes labialis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the anatomical site and confirms HSV type.

Herpesviral vulvovaginitis

Billable Code
A60.04
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Genital lesions confirmed by HSV-2 culture

Applicable To

  • • Genital herpes with vaginal involvement

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies genital involvement and confirms HSV type.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z11.3

HSV screening

Use with asymptomatic testing.

O98.31x

HSV complicating pregnancy

Use as a secondary code for perinatal cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for oral herpes?

The ICD-10 code for oral herpes is B00.1, which covers herpesviral vesicular dermatitis, commonly known as cold sores.

How do you code genital herpes in ICD-10?

Genital herpes is coded as A60.04 for herpesviral vulvovaginitis, which includes genital herpes with vaginal involvement.

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