B08.70
BillableYatapoxvirus infection, unspecified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A viral infection caused by yatapoxviruses (rare poxviruses) with unspecified or undetermined type.
Coding Tips
- •Yatapoxvirus infections are rare; use this code only when type cannot be specified
- •Document any travel history or animal exposure, as these viruses are associated with specific geographic regions