B97.4

Billable

Respiratory syncytial virus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

B97.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for Respiratory syncytial virus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
A00-B99
Parent
B97
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)? Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus. It usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. But it can cause serious lung infections, especially in infants, older adults, and people with serious medical problems. How is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) spread? RSV spreads from person to person through: The air by coughing and sneezing Direct contact,…

Read more about Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Includes

  • RSV as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (J21.0)
  • acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (J20.5)
  • respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) pneumonia (J12.1)

Code first

  • related disorders, such as:
  • otitis media (H65.-)
  • upper respiratory infection (J06.9)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B97.4?
B97.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Respiratory syncytial virus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is B97.4 a billable code?
Yes — B97.4 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from B97.4?
Excludes1 (not coded here): acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (J21.0); acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (J20.5); respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) pneumonia (J12.1).

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

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