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.
Official description
B97Viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where B97 sits
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Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
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Section
Bacterial and viral infectious agents (B95-B97)
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Category B97
Viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
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Code B97
Viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Codes under B97
B97 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
B97.0Adenovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereB97.1Enterovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereB97.2Coronavirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereB97.3Retrovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereB97.4Respiratory syncytial virus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereB97.5Reovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereB97.6Parvovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereB97.7Papillomavirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereB97.8Other viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhereNotes 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.
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 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.