Monkeypox (B04)
The ICD-10 code B04 is used specifically to identify cases of Monkeypox, a viral infection caused by the monkeypox virus. This code helps healthcare providers accurately document and track this illness in medical records and reporting systems.
Monkeypox, also known as Mpox, can lead to a variety of complications such as encephalopathy (brain inflammation), corneal disorders (affecting the eye), and sepsis (blood infection). The ICD-10 code B04 covers these related conditions caused by the monkeypox virus, making it essential for coders to recognize synonyms like "encephalopathy caused by monkeypox virus" or "sepsis caused by monkeypox virus" to select the correct code. Using this code ensures precise communication about the presence and impact of monkeypox in patients, which is crucial for surveillance and treatment.
Instructional Notations
Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
- Mpox
