B08.5 ICD-10-CM Code: Enteroviral vesicular pharyngitis
B08.5 is the billable ICD-10-CM code for “Enteroviral vesicular pharyngitis” in the FY 2027 U.S. code set, effective Oct 1, 2026.
Official description
B08.5Enteroviral vesicular pharyngitis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where B08.5 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 B08.5
Enteroviral vesicular pharyngitis
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Herpangina
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for B08.5.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for B08.5.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for B08.5.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for B08.5.
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 B08.5 mean?
B08.5 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Enteroviral vesicular pharyngitis.”
Is B08.5 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, B08.5 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 B08.5 located in ICD-10-CM?
B08.5 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 B08.5?
Its listed inclusion terms are Herpangina. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.