B02 ICD-10-CM Code: Zoster [herpes zoster]
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
B02Zoster [herpes zoster]
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where B02 sits
- 1
Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- 2
Section
Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions (B00-B09)
- 3
Category B02
Zoster [herpes zoster]
- 4
Code B02
Zoster [herpes zoster]
Codes under B02
B02 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for B02.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for B02.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for B02.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for B02.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for B02.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code B02 mean?
B02 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Zoster [herpes zoster].”
Is B02 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. B02 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is B02 located in ICD-10-CM?
B02 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions (B00-B09) (B00–B09), under category B02, Zoster [herpes zoster].
What coding notes are listed for B02?
No inclusion terms are listed for B02 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.