B01
⚠ Non-billable
Varicella [chickenpox]
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
Code
B01
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B01?
ICD-10-CM code B01 represents Varicella [chickenpox]. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is B01 billable?
No. B01 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is B01 in?
B01 belongs to the Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter (A00–B99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the B01 category
B01.0
Varicella meningitis
Billable
B01.1
Varicella encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis
Non-billable
B01.2
Varicella pneumonia
Billable
B01.8
Varicella with other complications
Non-billable
B01.9
Varicella without complication
Billable
B01.11
Varicella encephalitis and encephalomyelitis
Billable
B01.12
Varicella myelitis
Billable
B01.81
Varicella keratitis
Billable
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