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B00.7

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Disseminated herpesviral disease

HCC Category Mapping

V28HCC 2Septicemia, Sepsis, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome/Shock
0.455
V24HCC 2Septicemia, Sepsis, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome/Shock
0.455
ESRDHCC 2Septicemia, Sepsis, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome/Shock
0.000

What This Code Means

Herpes simplex virus that has spread throughout the body affecting multiple organ systems, representing a serious systemic infection.

Coding Tips

  • This code indicates widespread dissemination; document which organs are involved for complete clinical picture
  • Often requires additional codes to specify affected sites (CNS, liver, etc.)

Clinical Significance

Disseminated herpesviral disease represents systemic spread of herpes simplex virus beyond its typical mucocutaneous distribution, indicating severe immunocompromise or neonatal vulnerability. This is a life-threatening condition with multi-organ involvement that carries high mortality and maps to the high-weight sepsis HCC category.

Documentation Requirements

  • Confirmed HSV by viral culture, PCR, or direct fluorescent antibody from affected sites
  • Multi-organ involvement documented (which organs: liver, CNS, lungs, adrenals, skin)
  • Immunocompromised status documented if applicable (HIV, transplant, chemotherapy, neonatal)
  • Viral type specified if known (HSV-1 or HSV-2)
  • Severity indicators: ICU admission, organ failure, antiviral therapy regimen

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