B08.02

What This Code Means

Orf is a viral skin infection caused by a virus found in sheep and goats that can spread to humans through direct contact with infected animals or contaminated materials. It typically causes painful blisters and sores, usually on the hands or fingers, that progress through several stages before healing.

Coding Tips

• •Orf is an occupational disease commonly seen in farmers, veterinarians, and slaughterhouse workers; document the exposure source and occupation when available
• •Specify the site of infection (hand, finger, arm, etc.) using appropriate anatomical location codes in addition to B08.02 for more complete coding