B08.0

Non-billable

Other orthopoxvirus infections

B08.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other orthopoxvirus infections. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as B08.01 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
A00-B99
Parent
B08
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What are viruses? Viruses are very tiny germs. They are made of genetic material (either DNA or RNA) inside of a protein coating. There are a huge number of viruses on earth. Only a small number of them can infect humans. Those viruses can infect our cells, which may cause disease. Some of the diseases that viruses can cause include the common cold , the flu , COVID-19 , and HIV . How are viruses spread? Viruses can…

Read more about Viral Infections at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Excludes2 — not included here

  • monkeypox (B04)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

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

What is ICD-10 code B08.0?
B08.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other orthopoxvirus infections". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is B08.0 a billable code?
No — B08.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as B08.01) for billing.
What are the subcodes of B08.0?
B08.0 has 5 more specific child codes, including B08.01, B08.02, B08.03.

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

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