B08.72

What This Code Means

Yaba pox is a rare viral infection caused by a poxvirus that typically affects primates and occasionally humans through contact with infected animals. The disease causes skin lesions and nodules, usually on exposed areas of the body.

Coding Tips

• •Yaba pox is a zoonotic disease, so document the source of exposure (animal contact) in the medical record to support medical necessity and potential public health reporting
• •This is a rare condition; verify the diagnosis is clearly documented by the provider before coding, as it may be confused with other poxvirus infections like monkeypox (B04) or other viral exanthems