B00.89
BillableOther herpesviral infection
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
This code describes herpesviral infections caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) that don't fit into the more common categories like oral herpes or genital herpes. These are less typical presentations of herpes infections affecting various parts of the body.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the herpesviral infection site or type is not specified by more specific B00 codes (B00.1 for genital, B00.7 for disseminated, etc.); always review documentation for anatomical location to assign the most specific code
- •This is an 'other' category code, so ensure that more specific herpesviral infection codes have been ruled out before assigning B00.89; document the specific site or nature of infection in the medical record for clarity
Code Hierarchy
└B00Herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections└B00.8Other forms of herpesviral infections└B00.89Other herpesviral infection
└B00.89Other herpesviral infection