ICD-10-CM B00: Herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for B00

Herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections

Coding Notes & Guidelines for B00

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

congenital herpesviral infections (P35.2)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • herpesviral encephalitis due to herpesvirus 6 and 7 (B10.01, B10.09)
  • non-simplex herpesviral encephalitis (B10.0-)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • anogenital herpesviral infection (A60.-)
  • gammaherpesviral mononucleosis (B27.0-)
  • herpangina (B08.5)
Inclusion Terms

Kaposi's varicelliform eruption

Inclusion Terms
  • Herpes simplex facialis
  • Herpes simplex labialis
  • Herpes simplex otitis externa
  • Vesicular dermatitis of ear
  • Vesicular dermatitis of lip
Inclusion Terms

Herpesviral pharyngitis

Inclusion Terms
  • Herpesviral meningoencephalitis
  • Simian B disease
Inclusion Terms
  • Herpesviral iritis
  • Herpesviral uveitis, anterior
Inclusion Terms

Herpesviral keratoconjunctivitis

Inclusion Terms

Herpesviral dermatitis of eyelid

Inclusion Terms

Herpesviral sepsis

Inclusion Terms

Herpesviral whitlow

Inclusion Terms

Herpes simplex infection NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for B00):

B00.0 - Eczema herpeticum B00.1 - Herpesviral vesicular dermatitis B00.2 - Herpesviral gingivostomatitis and pharyngotonsillitis B00.3 - Herpesviral meningitis B00.4 - Herpesviral encephalitis B00.5 - Herpesviral ocular disease B00.50 - Herpesviral ocular disease, unspecified B00.51 - Herpesviral iridocyclitis B00.52 - Herpesviral keratitis B00.53 - Herpesviral conjunctivitis B00.59 - Other herpesviral disease of eye B00.7 - Disseminated herpesviral disease B00.8 - Other forms of herpesviral infections B00.81 - Herpesviral hepatitis B00.82 - Herpes simplex myelitis B00.89 - Other herpesviral infection B00.9 - Herpesviral infection, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code B00 (Herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections)

ICD-10-CM code B00 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM B00 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about B00 - Herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections.