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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Herpes Simplex Virus

ICD-10 Coding for Herpes Simplex Virus

B00.0
B00.1

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for herpes simplex virus 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 Virus

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

Use ICD-10 code B00.0 for herpesviral vesicular dermatitis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Herpesviral vesicular dermatitis

Billable Code
B00.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of vesicular lesions confirmed by lab tests

Applicable To

  • • Herpes simplex dermatitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies HSV type and lesion location.

Herpesviral vesicular stomatitis

Billable Code
B00.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Oral lesions confirmed by PCR or viral culture

Applicable To

  • • Herpes simplex stomatitis

Important Notes

  • • Document specific location and type of oral lesions.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G05.1

Encephalitis in viral diseases classified elsewhere

Use with B00.4 for HSV encephalitis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for herpes simplex virus?

The ICD-10 code for herpes simplex virus varies by manifestation, such as B00.0 for dermatitis and B00.1 for stomatitis.

How do you code HSV encephalitis?

Code HSV encephalitis with B00.4 for the infection and G05.1 for the encephalitis manifestation.

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