B08
Non-billableOther viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions, not elsewhere classified
B08 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions, not elsewhere classified. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as B08.0 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 · NIHWhat are skin infections? Your skin is your body's largest organ. It has many different functions, including covering and protecting your body. It helps keep germs out. But sometimes the germs can cause a skin infection. It often happens when the germs enter your body through a break, cut, or wound on your skin. Other skin infections can happen in places where the skin rubs together, especially if the area is moist.…
Read more about Skin Infections at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •vesicular stomatitis virus disease (A93.8)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code B08?
- B08 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions, not elsewhere classified". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
- Is B08 a billable code?
- No — B08 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as B08.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from B08?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): vesicular stomatitis virus disease (A93.8).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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