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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Roseola

ICD-10 Coding for Roseola

B08.21
B08.22
B08.20

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

Also Known as:
Exanthema Subitum
Sixth Disease
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Roseola

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Roseola

Use ICD-10 code B08.21 for exanthema subitum due to human herpesvirus 6, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Exanthema subitum due to human herpesvirus 6

Billable Code
B08.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • PCR positive for HHV-6
documentation:
  • • Fever >39°C resolving with rash onset

Applicable To

  • • Roseola infantum due to HHV-6

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies HHV-6 confirmation via PCR.

Exanthema subitum due to human herpesvirus 7

Billable Code
B08.22
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • HHV-7 detected via serum PCR
  • • Prolonged macular eruption

Applicable To

  • • Roseola infantum due to HHV-7

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies HHV-7 confirmation via PCR.

Exanthema subitum, unspecified

Billable Code
B08.20
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Typical presentation without testing
  • • Roseola infantum with fever and truncal rash

Applicable To

  • • Roseola infantum, unspecified

Important Notes

  • • Use as default when etiology is unspecified.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R56.00

Febrile seizures

Use if a febrile seizure occurs during the roseola infection.

G03.9

Meningitis, unspecified

Use if meningitis is present during roseola infection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for roseola?

The ICD-10 code for roseola is B08.2, with specific subcodes for HHV-6 and HHV-7 infections.

How is roseola diagnosed?

Roseola is diagnosed based on clinical presentation of sudden high fever followed by a rash, often confirmed with PCR testing for HHV-6 or HHV-7.

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