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B10.01

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Human herpesvirus 6 encephalitis

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

An infection caused by human herpesvirus 6 that causes inflammation of the brain.

Coding Tips

  • •Ensure documentation clearly states HHV-6 as the causative agent and confirms encephalitis diagnosis
  • •This is a serious condition; verify appropriate severity documentation and any complications

Code Hierarchy

└B10Other human herpesviruses└B10.0Other human herpesvirus encephalitis└B10.01Human herpesvirus 6 encephalitis
└B10.01Human herpesvirus 6 encephalitis

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