2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B33Other viral diseases, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM Codes›A00–B99›B25-B34›B33

ICD-10-CM B33
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

B33 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other viral diseases, not elsewhere classified, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as B33.0, B33.1, B33.20, and B33.21.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
B33
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other viral diseases, not elsewhere classified
Short Description
Other viral diseases, not elsewhere classified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
B25-B34
Other viral diseases

Code Classification

ChapterA00–B99Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
SectionB25-B34Other viral diseases
CategoryB33Other viral diseases, not elsewhere classified
This CodeB33Other viral diseases, not elsewhere classified

Specific Coding for Other viral diseases, not elsewhere classifiedOverview

Non-specific codes like B33 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use B33.0 for Epidemic myalgia

  • Use B33.1 for Ross River disease

  • B33.2 for Viral carditis

  • Use B33.20 for Viral carditis, unspecified

  • Use B33.21 for Viral endocarditis

  • Use B33.22 for Viral myocarditis

  • Use B33.23 for Viral pericarditis

  • Use B33.24 for Viral cardiomyopathy

  • Use B33.3 for Retrovirus infections, not elsewhere classified

  • Use B33.4 for Hantavirus (cardio)-pulmonary syndrome [HPS] [HCPS]

  • Use B33.8 for Other specified viral diseases

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to B33: 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.

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 B33, its category, or a range that includes it.

Applicable To 1

These notes mention B33.

  • O98.5 Other viral diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
    Conditions in A80-B09, B25-B34, R87.81-, R87.82- names B25-B34, which includes this code

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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 B33Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other viral diseases, not elsewhere classified?

B33 is the ICD-10-CM category for other viral diseases, not elsewhere classified, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is B33 (Other viral diseases, not elsewhere classified) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other viral diseases, not elsewhere classified, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other viral diseases, not elsewhere classified need a more specific code from this category, such as B33.0, B33.1, and B33.20.