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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

B10.81 ICD-10-CM Code: Human herpesvirus 6 infection

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

Code definition

Official description

B10.81

Human herpesvirus 6 infection

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

Classification

Where B10.81 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 1

    Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Other human herpesviruses (B10)

  3. 3

    Category B10

    Other human herpesviruses

  4. 4

    Subcategory B10.8

    Other human herpesvirus infection

  5. 5

    Code B10.81

    Human herpesvirus 6 infection

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for B10.81.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for B10.81.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for B10.81.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for B10.81.

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for B10.81.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code B10.81 mean?

B10.81 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Human herpesvirus 6 infection.”

Is B10.81 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, B10.81 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 B10.81 located in ICD-10-CM?

B10.81 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Other human herpesviruses (B10) (B10–B10), under category B10, Other human herpesviruses and subcategory B10.8, Other human herpesvirus infection.

What coding notes are listed for B10.81?

No inclusion terms are listed for B10.81 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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