ICD-10-CM B02: Zoster [herpes zoster]

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for B02

Zoster [herpes zoster]

Coding Notes & Guidelines for B02

Includes Notes
  • shingles
  • zona
Inclusion Terms

Zoster meningoencephalitis

Inclusion Terms

Herpes zoster myelitis

Inclusion Terms

Postherpetic radiculopathy

Inclusion Terms

Herpes zoster keratoconjunctivitis

Inclusion Terms

Zoster blepharitis

Inclusion Terms

Herpes zoster otitis externa

Inclusion Terms

Zoster NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for B02):

B02.0 - Zoster encephalitis B02.1 - Zoster meningitis B02.2 - Zoster with other nervous system involvement B02.21 - Postherpetic geniculate ganglionitis B02.22 - Postherpetic trigeminal neuralgia B02.23 - Postherpetic polyneuropathy B02.24 - Postherpetic myelitis B02.29 - Other postherpetic nervous system involvement B02.3 - Zoster ocular disease B02.30 - Zoster ocular disease, unspecified B02.31 - Zoster conjunctivitis B02.32 - Zoster iridocyclitis B02.33 - Zoster keratitis B02.34 - Zoster scleritis B02.39 - Other herpes zoster eye disease B02.7 - Disseminated zoster B02.8 - Zoster with other complications B02.9 - Zoster without complications

About ICD-10-CM Code B02 (Zoster [herpes zoster])

ICD-10-CM code B02 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 B02 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about B02 - Zoster [herpes zoster]. 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 Zoster [herpes zoster].