Skip to content
HCC Buddy home

B01.11

Billable

Varicella encephalitis and encephalomyelitis

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Chickenpox virus infection causing inflammation of the brain and spinal cord, which can result in serious neurological complications.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a more severe complication than simple meningitis; verify encephalitis is documented
  • •Document any neurological deficits or complications for complete clinical coding

Code Hierarchy

└B01Varicella [chickenpox]└B01.1Varicella encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis└B01.11Varicella encephalitis and encephalomyelitis
└B01.11Varicella encephalitis and encephalomyelitis

Open B01.11 in the Interactive Encoder

See full code details, AI coding tips, HCC mappings, and related codes in our interactive encoder. Start your 14-day Pro trial — no credit card required.

Open in EncoderStart 14-Day Pro Trial