Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM B00 is the diagnosis code for Herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections. This code falls under the section "Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions" within Chapter 1 â Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as B00. They are mutually exclusive:
The following conditions are not included in B00. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where B00 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, B00 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
B00 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
B00 is located in Section B00-B09 â "Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions" within Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
B00 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: B00.0, B00.1, B00.2, B00.3, B00.4 and more.
Use B00 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections is B00.
No, B00 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
B00 is in Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for B00 include: congenital herpesviral infections (P35.2).
Yes, B00 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.