B00.8Header code — not billable
Other forms of herpesviral infections
- 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 encephalitisYesB00.5Herpesviral ocular diseaseB00.50Herpesviral ocular disease, unspecifiedYesB00.51Herpesviral iridocyclitisYesB00.52Herpesviral keratitisYesB00.53Herpesviral conjunctivitisYesB00.59Other herpesviral disease of eyeYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B00.8?
B00.8 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other forms of herpesviral infections.
Is B00.8 a billable code?
No. B00.8 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 B00.8 in?
B00.8 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
When did B00.8 become effective?
B00.8 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to B00.8?
B00.8 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.