Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B01

Varicella [chickenpox]

ICD-10-CM Code:
B01
ICD-10 Code for:
Varicella [chickenpox]
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
    (A00–B99)
    • Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions
      (B00-B09)
      • Varicella [chickenpox]
        (B01)

B01 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of varicella [chickenpox]. 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 Varicella [chickenpox]

Non-specific codes like B01 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 varicella [chickenpox]:

  • Use B01.0 for Varicella meningitis - BILLABLE CODE

  • B01.1 for Varicella encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use B01.11 for Varicella encephalitis and encephalomyelitis - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use B01.12 for Varicella myelitis - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use B01.2 for Varicella pneumonia - BILLABLE CODE

  • B01.8 for Varicella with other complications - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use B01.81 for Varicella keratitis - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use B01.89 for Other varicella complications - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use B01.9 for Varicella without complication - BILLABLE CODE

Patient Education


Chickenpox

Chickenpox is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Most cases are in children under age 15, but older children and adults can get it. It spreads very easily from one person to another.

The classic symptom of chickenpox is an uncomfortable, itchy rash. The rash turns into fluid-filled blisters and eventually into scabs. It usually shows up on the face, chest, and back and then spreads to the rest of the body. Other symptoms include:

  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Tiredness
  • Loss of appetite

Chickenpox is usually mild and lasts 5 to 10 days. Calamine lotions and oatmeal baths can help with itching. Acetaminophen can treat the fever. Do not use aspirin for chickenpox; that combination can cause Reye syndrome.

Chickenpox can sometimes cause serious problems. Adults, babies, teenagers, pregnant women, and those with weak immune systems tend to get sicker from it. They may need to take antiviral medicines.

Once you catch chickenpox, the virus usually stays in your body. You probably will not get chickenpox again, but the virus can cause shingles in adults. A chickenpox vaccine can help prevent most cases of chickenpox, or make it less severe if you do get it.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


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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.