B02.0
BillableZoster encephalitis
B02.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Zoster encephalitis. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is encephalitis? Encephalitis is inflammation (swelling) of the brain. It can happen when an infection or medical condition that affects the brain activates your immune system. The inflammation can cause a wide range of symptoms. In extreme cases, it can lead to brain damage, stroke , or even death. What causes encephalitis? There are different types of encephalitis, based on what the cause is. The two main…
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Includes
- •Zoster meningoencephalitis
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Loteprednol Etabonate›
- AcyclovirHerpes Simplex Virus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor [EPC]›
- Valacyclovir›
- Loteprednol Etabonate and TobramycinAminoglycoside Antibacterial [EPC]›
- FamciclovirHerpes Simplex Virus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor [EPC]›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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