Question 1

Is B00 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, B00 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code B00 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code B00 represents Herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code B00?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for B00 is section:B00-B09 (Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions (B00-B09)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from B00?

Accepted Answer

Code B00 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: congenital herpesviral infections (P35.2). These conditions cannot be coded together with B00 as they represent different diagnoses.

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