U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

B97 ICD-10-CM Code: Viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

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

Code definition

Official description

B97

Viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

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

Classification

Where B97 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 1

    Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Bacterial and viral infectious agents (B95-B97)

  3. 3

    Category B97

    Viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

  4. 4

    Code B97

    Viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

More specific choices

Codes under B97

B97 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for B97.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for B97.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for B97.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for B97.

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for B97.

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 B97 mean?

B97 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere.”

Is B97 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. B97 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 B97 located in ICD-10-CM?

B97 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Bacterial and viral infectious agents (B95-B97) (B95–B97), under category B97, Viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere.

What coding notes are listed for B97?

No inclusion terms are listed for B97 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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