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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Shingles

ICD-10 Coding for Shingles

B02.9
B02.1
B02.33

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

Also Known as:
Herpes Zoster
Zoster
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Shingles

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Shingles

Use ICD-10 code B02.9 for zoster without complications, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Zoster without complications

Billable Code
B02.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Vesicular rash in a single dermatome without systemic symptoms.

Applicable To

  • • Shingles without complications

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no complications are present before using this code.

Zoster with other nervous system involvement

Billable Code
B02.1
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Shingles with meningitis

Important Notes

  • • Sequence B02.1 before any manifestation codes.

Zoster keratitis

Billable Code
B02.33
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Shingles with keratitis

Important Notes

  • • Document specific eye findings to support this code.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for shingles?

The ICD-10 code for shingles without complications is B02.9. For shingles with complications, specific codes like B02.1 for nervous system involvement are used.

How do you code shingles with keratitis?

For shingles with keratitis, use ICD-10 code B02.33. Ensure documentation includes slit-lamp findings of dendritic lesions.

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