2026 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 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

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
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

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.

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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 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About A60Overview

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.