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

ICD-10 Coding for Herpes Virus Infection

B00.1
B00.2

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

Also Known as:
HSV Infection
Herpes Simplex
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Herpes Virus Infection

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

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 grouped vesicles on an erythematous base
  • • Positive HSV PCR or culture

Applicable To

  • • Herpes labialis
  • • Cold sores

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the location and type of HSV infection to avoid unspecified coding.

Herpesviral gingivostomatitis and pharyngotonsillitis

Billable Code
B00.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Oral lesions with vesicular appearance
  • • Positive HSV PCR from oral swab

Applicable To

  • • Herpes simplex gingivostomatitis

Important Notes

  • • Document the presence of oral vesicular lesions and confirm with lab tests to ensure accurate coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z11.3

Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

Use when screening for sexually transmitted infections, including HSV.

R50.9

Fever, unspecified

Use when fever is a presenting symptom of herpesviral infection.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for herpes virus infection varies based on the manifestation, such as B00.1 for vesicular dermatitis and B00.2 for gingivostomatitis.

How is herpes virus infection documented?

Document herpes virus infection by specifying the lesion location, type of HSV, and confirming lab results to ensure accurate coding.

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