Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A60

Anogenital herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections

ICD-10-CM Code:
A60
ICD-10 Code for:
Anogenital herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
    (A00–B99)
    • Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
      (A50-A64)
      • Anogenital herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections
        (A60)

A60 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of anogenital herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Anogenital herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections

Non-specific codes like A60 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for anogenital herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections:

  • A60.0 for Herpesviral infection of genitalia and urogenital tract - NON-BILLABLE CODE

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

  • Use A60.01 for Herpesviral infection of penis - BILLABLE CODE

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

  • Use A60.03 for Herpesviral cervicitis - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use A60.04 for Herpesviral vulvovaginitis - BILLABLE CODE

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

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

  • Use A60.9 for Anogenital herpesviral infection, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

Patient Education


Genital Herpes

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) 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. Mothers can also infect their babies during childbirth.

Symptoms of herpes are called outbreaks. You usually get sores near the area where the virus has entered the body. The sores are blisters which break and become painful, and then heal. Sometimes people do not know they have herpes because they have no symptoms or very mild symptoms. The virus can be more serious in newborn babies or in people with weak immune systems.

Repeat outbreaks are common, especially during the first year. Over time, you get them less often and the symptoms become milder. The virus stays in your body for life.

There are tests that can diagnose genital herpes. There is no cure. However, medicines can help lessen symptoms, decrease outbreaks, and lower the risk of passing the virus to others. Correct usage of latex condoms can reduce, but not eliminate, the risk of catching or spreading herpes. If your or your partner is allergic to latex, you can use polyurethane condoms. The most reliable way to avoid infection is to not have anal, vaginal, or oral sex.


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.