B08.2
Exanthema subitum [sixth disease]
Applicable To
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Roseola infantum
Clinical Information
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An acute, short-lived, viral disease of infants and young children characterized by a high fever at onset that drops to normal after 3-4 days and the concomitant appearance of a macular or maculopapular rash that appears first on the trunk and then spreads to other areas. It is the sixth of the classical exanthematous diseases and is caused by hhv-6; herpesvirus 6, human). from Dorland, 27th ed)
Details
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B08.2 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM B08.2 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of B08.2 – other international versions of ICD-10 B08.2 may differ.