U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

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.

Code definition

Official description

B08

Other viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where B08 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 1

    Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions (B00-B09)

  3. 3

    Category B08

    Other viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions, not elsewhere classified

  4. 4

    Code B08

    Other viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions, not elsewhere classified

More specific choices

Codes under B08

B08 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

B08.0

Other orthopoxvirus infections

B08.1

Molluscum contagiosum

B08.2

Exanthema subitum [sixth disease]

B08.3

Erythema infectiosum [fifth disease]

B08.4

Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthem

B08.5

Enteroviral vesicular pharyngitis

B08.6

Parapoxvirus infections

B08.7

Yatapoxvirus infections

B08.8

Other specified viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions

Documentation details

Notes 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.

Transparency

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.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

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.

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