B00
Non-billableHerpesviral [herpes simplex] infections
B00 is the ICD-10-CM code for Herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as B00.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- A00-B99
- Subcodes
- 9
- Edition
- FY2026
A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHHerpes is an infection that is caused by a herpes simplex virus (HSV). Oral herpes causes cold sores around the mouth or face. Genital herpes affects the genitals, buttocks or anal area. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It affects the genitals, buttocks or anal area. Other herpes infections can affect the eyes, skin, or other parts of the body. The virus can be dangerous in newborn babies or…
Read more about Herpes Simplex at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •congenital herpesviral infections (P35.2)
Excludes2 — not included here
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code B00?
- B00 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
- Is B00 a billable code?
- No — B00 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as B00.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from B00?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): congenital herpesviral infections (P35.2).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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