Question 1

Is B34 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, B34 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 B34 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code B34 represents Viral infection of unspecified site. 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 B34?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for B34 is section:B25-B34 (Other viral diseases (B25-B34)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from B34?

Accepted Answer

Code B34 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: anogenital human papillomavirus infection (A63.0); cytomegaloviral disease NOS (B25.9); herpesvirus [herpes simplex] infection NOS (B00.9) and 3 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with B34 as they represent different diagnoses.

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