2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B34Viral infection of unspecified site

ICD-10-CM Codes›A00–B99›B25-B34›B34

ICD-10-CM B34
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

B34 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for viral infection of unspecified site, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as B34.0, B34.1, B34.2, and B34.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
B34
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Viral infection of unspecified site
Short Description
Viral infection of unspecified site
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
CategoryB34Viral infection of unspecified site
This CodeB34Viral infection of unspecified site

Specific Coding for Viral infection of unspecified siteOverview

Non-specific codes like B34 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use B34.0 for Adenovirus infection, unspecified

  • Use B34.1 for Enterovirus infection, unspecified

  • Use B34.2 for Coronavirus infection, unspecified

  • Use B34.3 for Parvovirus infection, unspecified

  • Use B34.4 for Papovavirus infection, unspecified

  • Use B34.8 for Other viral infections of unspecified site

  • Use B34.9 for Viral infection, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to B34: 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

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • anogenital human papillomavirus infection (A63.0)
  • cytomegaloviral disease NOS (B25.9)
  • herpesvirus [herpes simplex] infection NOS (B00.9)
  • retrovirus infection NOS (B33.3)
  • viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere (B97.-)
  • viral warts due to human papillomavirus infection (B07)

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 B34, its category, or a range that includes it.

Applicable To 1

These notes mention B34.

  • 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

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

Patient EducationClinical

Viral Infections

Viruses are very tiny germs. They are made of genetic material (either DNA or RNA) inside of a protein coating. There are a huge number of viruses on earth. Only a small number of them can infect humans. Those viruses can infect our cells, which may cause disease.

The full article covers:

  • What are viruses?
  • How are viruses spread?
  • How do viruses cause disease?
  • What are the treatments for viral infections?
  • Can viral infections be prevented?

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 B34Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for viral infection of unspecified site?

B34 is the ICD-10-CM category for viral infection of unspecified site, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is B34 (Viral infection of unspecified site) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for viral infection of unspecified site, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for viral infection of unspecified site need a more specific code from this category, such as B34.0, B34.1, and B34.2.

Can B34 be reported with A63.0?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note on B34 lists "anogenital human papillomavirus infection (A63.0)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).