B97.30
BillableUnspecified retrovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
An unspecified retrovirus (a type of virus that uses reverse transcription to replicate) is identified as causing a disease classified elsewhere. The specific type of retrovirus is not documented.
Coding Tips
- •Use only when a retrovirus is confirmed but the specific type cannot be determined
- •Code the primary condition first, then use this as a secondary code for the viral cause
Code Hierarchy
└B97Viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere└B97.3Retrovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere└B97.30Unspecified retrovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
└B97.30Unspecified retrovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere