B08 ICD-10-CM Code: Other viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions, not elsewhere classified
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
B08Other viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where B08 sits
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Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
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Section
Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions (B00-B09)
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Category B08
Other viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions, not elsewhere classified
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Code B08
Other viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions, not elsewhere classified
Codes under B08
B08 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
B08.0Other orthopoxvirus infectionsB08.1Molluscum contagiosumB08.2Exanthema subitum [sixth disease]B08.3Erythema infectiosum [fifth disease]B08.4Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthemB08.5Enteroviral vesicular pharyngitisB08.6Parapoxvirus infectionsB08.7Yatapoxvirus infectionsB08.8Other specified viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesionsNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for B08.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for B08.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for B08.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- vesicular stomatitis virus disease (A93.8)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for B08.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code B08 mean?
B08 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions, not elsewhere classified.”
Is B08 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. B08 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 B08 located in ICD-10-CM?
B08 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 B08, Other viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions, not elsewhere classified.
What coding notes are listed for B08?
No inclusion terms are listed for B08 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: vesicular stomatitis virus disease (A93.8). No Excludes2 note is listed.