B00.5Header code — not billable
Herpesviral ocular disease
- Chapter
- 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
- Category
- B00
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category B00
B00Herpesviral [herpes simplex] infectionsB00.0Eczema herpeticumYesB00.1Herpesviral vesicular dermatitisYesB00.2Herpesviral gingivostomatitis and pharyngotonsillitisYesB00.3Herpesviral meningitisYesB00.4Herpesviral encephalitisYesB00.50Herpesviral ocular disease, unspecifiedYesB00.51Herpesviral iridocyclitisYesB00.52Herpesviral keratitisYesB00.53Herpesviral conjunctivitisYesB00.59Other herpesviral disease of eyeYesB00.7Disseminated herpesviral diseaseYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B00.5?
B00.5 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Herpesviral ocular disease.
Is B00.5 a billable code?
No. B00.5 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is B00.5 in?
B00.5 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
When did B00.5 become effective?
B00.5 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to B00.5?
B00.5 belongs to category B00, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.