B00.1
BillableHerpesviral vesicular dermatitis
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Painful fluid-filled blisters caused by herpes simplex virus that appear on the skin or mucous membranes.
Coding Tips
- •Specify the anatomical location when documented (e.g., lips, genitals, buttocks)
- •This is a localized herpes infection, not disseminated
Code Hierarchy
└B00Herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections└B00.1Herpesviral vesicular dermatitis
└B00.1Herpesviral vesicular dermatitis