2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B07Viral warts

ICD-10-CM Codes›A00–B99›B00-B09›B07

ICD-10-CM B07
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

B07 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for viral warts, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as B07.0, B07.8, and B07.9.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
B07
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Viral warts
Short Description
Viral warts
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
B00-B09
Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions

Code Classification

ChapterA00–B99Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
SectionB00-B09Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions
CategoryB07Viral warts
This CodeB07Viral warts

Specific Coding for Viral wartsOverview

Non-specific codes like B07 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use B07.0 for Plantar wart

  • Use B07.8 for Other viral warts

  • Use B07.9 for Viral wart, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to B07: its own notes plus those printed at 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.

On B07 itself
  • verruca simplex
  • verruca vulgaris
  • viral warts due to human papillomavirus
From Chapter 1 (A00-B99) Certain infectious and parasitic diseases applies to 1,068 codes
  • diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible

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.

On B07 itself
  • anogenital (venereal) warts (A63.0)
  • papilloma of bladder (D41.4)
  • papilloma of cervix (D26.0)
  • papilloma larynx (D14.1)
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 B07, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 2

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming B07: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • B33.8 Other specified viral diseases
    viral warts due to human papillomavirus infection (B07)
  • B34 Viral infection of unspecified site
    viral warts due to human papillomavirus infection (B07)

Excludes2 2

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming B07: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

Patient EducationClinical

Warts

Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with humanpapilloma virus, or HPV. Types of warts include :

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 B07Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for viral warts?

B07 is the ICD-10-CM category for viral warts, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is B07 (Viral warts) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for viral warts, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for viral warts need a more specific code from this category, such as B07.0, B07.8, and B07.9.