B08.0 ICD-10-CM Code: Other orthopoxvirus infections
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
B08.0Other orthopoxvirus infections
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where B08.0 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 B08
Other viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions, not elsewhere classified
- 4
Code B08.0
Other orthopoxvirus infections
Codes under B08.0
B08.0 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 B08.0.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for B08.0.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for B08.0.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for B08.0.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- monkeypox (B04)
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 B08.0 mean?
B08.0 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other orthopoxvirus infections.”
Is B08.0 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. B08.0 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 B08.0 located in ICD-10-CM?
B08.0 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 B08.0?
No inclusion terms are listed for B08.0 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: monkeypox (B04).