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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Shingles Rash

ICD-10 Coding for Shingles Rash

B02.9
B02.7

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for shingles rash 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 Rash

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Shingles Rash

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

clinical_criteria:
  • • No systemic or organ involvement

Applicable To

  • • Uncomplicated shingles

Important Notes

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

Disseminated zoster

Billable Code
B02.7
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Lesions in more than three dermatomes
  • • Evidence of visceral involvement

Applicable To

  • • Zoster with visceral involvement

Important Notes

  • • Document the extent of dissemination clearly.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for shingles rash?

The ICD-10 code for an uncomplicated shingles rash is B02.9, used when there are no complications present.

When should B02.7 be used for shingles?

B02.7 is used for disseminated zoster, where lesions affect more than three dermatomes or involve internal organs.

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