2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A60Anogenital herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections

ICD-10-CM Codes›A00–B99›A50-A64›A60

ICD-10-CM A60
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

A60 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for anogenital herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as A60.00, A60.01, A60.02, and A60.03.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
A60
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Anogenital herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections
Short Description
Anogenital herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
A50-A64
Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

Code Classification

ChapterA00–B99Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
SectionA50-A64Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
CategoryA60Anogenital herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections
This CodeA60Anogenital herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections

Specific Coding for Anogenital herpesviral [herpes simplex] infectionsOverview

Non-specific codes like A60 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • A60.0 for Herpesviral infection of genitalia and urogenital tract

  • Use A60.00 for Herpesviral infection of urogenital system, unspecified

  • Use A60.01 for Herpesviral infection of penis

  • Use A60.02 for Herpesviral infection of other male genital organs

  • Use A60.03 for Herpesviral cervicitis

  • Use A60.04 for Herpesviral vulvovaginitis

  • Use A60.09 for Herpesviral infection of other urogenital tract

  • Use A60.1 for Herpesviral infection of perianal skin and rectum

  • Use A60.9 for Anogenital herpesviral infection, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to A60: its own notes plus those printed at block A50-A64 and Chapter 1. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

From Chapter 1 (A00-B99) Certain infectious and parasitic diseases applies to 1,068 codes
  • diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

From Block A50-A64 Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission applies to 142 codes
  • nonspecific and nongonococcal urethritis (N34.1)
  • Reiter's disease (M02.3-)

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Block A50-A64 Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission applies to 142 codes
  • human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease (B20)
From Chapter 1 (A00-B99) Certain infectious and parasitic diseases applies to 1,068 codes
  • carrier or suspected carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-)
  • certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
  • infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.-)
  • infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
  • influenza and other acute respiratory infections (J00-J22)

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

From Chapter 1 (A00-B99) Certain infectious and parasitic diseases applies to 1,068 codes
  • code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name A60, its category, or a range that includes it.

Applicable To 1

These notes mention A60.

  • O98.3 Other infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
    Conditions in A55-A64 names A55-A64, which includes this code

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming A60: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • B00 Herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections
    anogenital herpesviral infection (A60.-)

Patient EducationClinical

Genital Herpes

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a herpes simplex virus (HSV). It can cause sores on your genital or rectal area, buttocks, and thighs. You can get it from having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has it. The virus can spread even when sores are not present.

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About A60Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for anogenital herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections?

A60 is the ICD-10-CM category for anogenital herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is A60 (Anogenital herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for anogenital herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for anogenital herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections need a more specific code from this category, such as A60.00, A60.01, and A60.02.

Can A60 be reported with N34.1?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note at block A50-A64, which applies to A60, lists "nonspecific and nongonococcal urethritis (N34.1)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).