B97.89
BillableOther viral agents 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
Other viral agents not specifically classified are identified as the underlying cause of another disease or condition being treated.
Coding Tips
- •This is a catch-all code for viral agents that don't fit into the more specific B97 subcategories; use only when a more specific viral code is unavailable
- •Always pair with the primary diagnosis code describing the actual disease or condition caused by the unspecified viral agent
Code Hierarchy
└B97Viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere└B97.8Other viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere└B97.89Other viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
└B97.89Other viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere