ICD-10-CM B25.0 is the diagnosis code for Cytomegaloviral pneumonitis. This code falls under the section "Other viral diseases" 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 B25.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, B25.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
B25.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Cytomegaloviral pneumonitis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of B25.0 is B25 ("Cytomegaloviral disease"). B25.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.
B25.0 is located in Section B25-B34 — "Other viral diseases" within Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use B25.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Cytomegaloviral pneumonitis" 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 Cytomegaloviral pneumonitis is B25.0.
Yes, B25.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
B25.0 is in Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, B25.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.