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B02.0

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Zoster encephalitis

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

What This Code Means

Shingles infection that has spread to cause inflammation of the brain tissue.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a serious complication requiring careful documentation of neurological symptoms
  • •Ensure distinction from other CNS complications like meningitis (B02.1) which affects the protective membranes rather than brain tissue itself

Code Hierarchy

└B02Zoster [herpes zoster]└B02.0Zoster encephalitis
└B02.0Zoster encephalitis

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