A08.0

What This Code Means

Rotavirus is a common viral infection that causes inflammation of the stomach and intestines, leading to diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal discomfort. It is most common in young children but can affect people of any age.

Coding Tips

• •Rotaviral enteritis is typically an acute, self-limiting condition; ensure documentation specifies rotavirus as the causative agent rather than other viral gastroenteritis
• •Code A08.0 is specific to rotavirus; do not use this code for other viral enteritis cases (such as norovirus A08.1 or other viral enteritis A08.39)