B00.9

Applicable To

• Herpes simplex infection NOS

Approximate Synonyms

• Herpes simplex

• Herpes simplex buttock

• Herpes simplex infection of skin

• Herpes simplex infection, skin

• Herpes simplex of buttock

• Herpes simplex type 1 infection

• Herpes simplex, nongenital, primary

• Herpes simplex, nongenital, recurrent

• Herpes simplex, primary

• Herpes simplex, recurrent

• Nongenital herpes simplex

• Nongenital recurrent herpes simplex

• Primary herpes simplex

• Recurrent herpes simplex

• Recurrent herpes simplex buttock

• Recurrent herpes simplex of buttock

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:

• 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.

Details

• B00.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM B00.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of B00.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 B00.9 may differ.