B04
BillableMonkeypox
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Monkeypox, a viral infection similar to smallpox but typically milder, transmitted from animals to humans or between humans.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm laboratory confirmation of monkeypox diagnosis before coding, as clinical presentation can mimic other conditions
- •Report confirmed cases to public health authorities as required by law
Code Hierarchy
└B04Monkeypox
└B04Monkeypox