B00

Non-billable

Herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections

B00 is the ICD-10-CM code for Herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as B00.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
A00-B99
Subcodes
9
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • congenital herpesviral infections (P35.2)

Excludes2 — not included here

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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B00?
B00 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is B00 a billable code?
No — B00 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as B00.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of B00?
B00 has 9 more specific child codes, including B00.0, B00.1, B00.2.
What is excluded from B00?
Excludes1 (not coded here): congenital herpesviral infections (P35.2).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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