B08.61
BillableBovine stomatitis
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A viral infection affecting cattle that can occasionally transmit to humans, causing lesions in the mouth and on the skin.
Coding Tips
- •Document occupational exposure (farmers, veterinarians, dairy workers) in the patient history
- •Note the location of lesions, typically on hands or face from direct contact with infected animals