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B01.2

Billable

Varicella pneumonia

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

What This Code Means

Chickenpox virus infection that has affected the lungs, causing pneumonia with respiratory symptoms and potential breathing difficulties.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify varicella pneumonia is documented rather than secondary bacterial pneumonia
  • •May need additional codes for respiratory failure or hypoxemia if present

Code Hierarchy

└B01Varicella [chickenpox]└B01.2Varicella pneumonia
└B01.2Varicella pneumonia

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