ICD-10-CM B08.010 is the diagnosis code for Cowpox. This code falls under the section "Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions" within Chapter 1 — Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where B08.010 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, B08.010 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
B08.010 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Cowpox". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of B08.010 is B08.01 ("Cowpox and vaccinia not from vaccine"). B08.010 provides a more specific classification within this category.
B08.010 is located in Section B00-B09 — "Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions" within Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use B08.010 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Cowpox" 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 Cowpox is B08.010.
Yes, B08.010 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
B08.010 is in Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, B08.010 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.