2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B10Other human herpesviruses

ICD-10-CM Codes›A00–B99›B10›B10

ICD-10-CM B10
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

B10 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other human herpesviruses, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as B10.01, B10.09, B10.81, and B10.82.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
B10
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other human herpesviruses
Short Description
Other human herpesviruses
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
B10
Other human herpesviruses

Code Classification

ChapterA00–B99Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
SectionB10Other human herpesviruses
CategoryB10Other human herpesviruses
This CodeB10Other human herpesviruses

Specific Coding for Other human herpesvirusesOverview

Non-specific codes like B10 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • B10.0 for Other human herpesvirus encephalitis

  • Use B10.01 for Human herpesvirus 6 encephalitis

  • Use B10.09 for Other human herpesvirus encephalitis

  • B10.8 for Other human herpesvirus infection

  • Use B10.81 for Human herpesvirus 6 infection

  • Use B10.82 for Human herpesvirus 7 infection

  • Use B10.89 for Other human herpesvirus infection

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to B10: 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.

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 B10 itself
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.

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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 B10Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other human herpesviruses?

B10 is the ICD-10-CM category for other human herpesviruses, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is B10 (Other human herpesviruses) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other human herpesviruses, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other human herpesviruses need a more specific code from this category, such as B10.01, B10.09, and B10.81.