Anogenital herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections (A60)

The ICD-10 code A60 and its subcodes cover anogenital herpesviral infections, which are viral infections caused by the herpes simplex virus affecting the genital and anal regions. These codes specify different locations and presentations of herpes simplex in the urogenital and perianal areas.

This section includes codes such as A60.0 for herpesviral infections of the genitalia and urogenital tract, and more specific codes like A60.01 for herpes infection of the penis, A60.03 for herpesviral cervicitis, and A60.04 for herpesviral vulvovaginitis. These codes help accurately identify infections commonly known as genital herpes simplex type 1 or 2 infections, primary or recurrent genital herpes, and herpetic vulvovaginitis. The usage of these ICD-10 codes assists healthcare providers and coders in classifying conditions such as herpes viral infections complicating pregnancy or herpes infections of the perianal skin and rectum. For example, A60.09 is used to document genital herpes in pregnancy affecting childbirth, while A60.1 covers herpes infections around the anus and rectum. Recognizing these synonyms and code distinctions ensures precise documentation of sexually transmitted viral infections affecting the anogenital area in medical records and billing.