U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

B08.010 ICD-10-CM Code: Cowpox

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

B08.010

Cowpox

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

Classification

Where B08.010 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

    Subcategory B08.01

    Cowpox and vaccinia not from vaccine

  5. 5

    Code B08.010

    Cowpox

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for B08.010.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for B08.010.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for B08.010.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for B08.010.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for B08.010.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code B08.010 mean?

B08.010 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Cowpox.”

Is B08.010 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, B08.010 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is B08.010 located in ICD-10-CM?

B08.010 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 and subcategory B08.01, Cowpox and vaccinia not from vaccine.

What coding notes are listed for B08.010?

No inclusion terms are listed for B08.010 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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