B10.0Header code — not billable

Other human herpesvirus encephalitis

Chapter
1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
Category
B10
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category B10

B10Other human herpesvirusesB10.01Human herpesvirus 6 encephalitisYesB10.09Other human herpesvirus encephalitisYesB10.8Other human herpesvirus infectionB10.81Human herpesvirus 6 infectionYesB10.82Human herpesvirus 7 infectionYesB10.89Other human herpesvirus infectionYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B10.0?

B10.0 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other human herpesvirus encephalitis.

Is B10.0 a billable code?

No. B10.0 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 B10.0 in?

B10.0 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.

When did B10.0 become effective?

B10.0 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to B10.0?

B10.0 belongs to category B10, which includes 7 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.