B02

Non-billable

Zoster [herpes zoster]

B02 is the ICD-10-CM code for Zoster [herpes zoster]. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as B02.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
A00-B99
Subcodes
7
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is shingles? Shingles (herpes zoster) is an infection that causes a painful rash. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). This is the same virus that causes chickenpox . After you have chickenpox, the virus stays in your body. It may not cause problems for many years. But as you get older, the virus may become active again and cause shingles. Is shingles contagious? Shingles is not contagious. You…

Read more about Shingles at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • shingles
  • zona

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B02?
B02 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Zoster [herpes zoster]". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is B02 a billable code?
No — B02 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as B02.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of B02?
B02 has 7 more specific child codes, including B02.0, B02.1, B02.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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