2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B00

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Herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections

  • B00 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
  • The 2024 edition of ICD-10-CM B00 became effective on October 1, 2023.
  • This is the American ICD-10-CM version of B00 – other international versions of ICD-10 B00 may differ.

Type 1 Excludes

  • congenital herpesviral infections (P35.2)

Type 2 Excludes

  • anogenital herpesviral infection (A60.-)
  • gammaherpesviral mononucleosis (B27.0-)
  • herpangina (B08.5)

The following code(s) above B00 contain annotation back-references

 that may be applicable to B00:

  • A00-B99  Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

Clinical Information

  • A group of acute infections caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 or type 2 that is characterized by the development of one or more small fluid-filled vesicles with a raised erythematous base on the skin or mucous membrane. It occurs as a primary infection or recurs due to a reactivation of a latent infection. (Dorland, 27th ed.)
  • Herpes is an infection that is caused by a herpes simplex virus (hsv). Oral herpes causes cold sores around the mouth or face. genital herpes affects the genitals, buttocks or anal area. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (std). It affects the genitals, buttocks or anal area. Other herpes infections can affect the eyes, skin, or other parts of the body. The virus can be dangerous in newborn babies or in people with weak immune systems. There are two types of hsv:
    • hsv type 1 most commonly causes cold sores. It can also cause genital herpes.
    • hsv type 2 is the usual cause of genital herpes, but it also can infect the mouth.
    hsv spreads direct contact. Some people have no symptoms. Others get sores near the area where the virus has entered the body. They turn into blisters, become itchy and painful, and then heal.most people have outbreaks several times a year. Over time, you get them less often. Medicines to help your body fight the virus can help lessen symptoms and decrease outbreaks.
  • Infection caused by the herpes simplex virus; affects the skin and nervous system; produces small temporary (but sometimes painful) blisters on the skin and mucous membranes.

Code History

  • 2016 (effective 10/1/2015): New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10-CM)
  • 2017 (effective 10/1/2016): No change
  • 2018 (effective 10/1/2017): No change
  • 2019 (effective 10/1/2018): No change
  • 2020 (effective 10/1/2019): No change
  • 2021 (effective 10/1/2020): No change
  • 2022 (effective 10/1/2021): No change
  • 2023 (effective 10/1/2022): No change
  • 2024 (effective 10/1/2023): No change

Code annotations containing back-references to B00: