Is B10.0 a billable ICD-10 code?

No. B10.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific subcategory for claims.

B10.0 ⚠ Non-billable

Other human herpesvirus encephalitis

Q: What is ICD-10 code B10.0?

ICD-10-CM code B10.0 stands for "Other human herpesvirus encephalitis". It is a non-billable header code in the Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter, effective FY2026 (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026).

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases

Code

B10.0

System

ICD-10-CM

Billable

No — use specific code

Effective

FY2026

Chapter

Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases

Source

CMS / CDC NCHS

⚠ Verify before billing. Confirm against the current CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM files and your payer's rules before claims submission.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B10.0?

ICD-10-CM code B10.0 represents Other human herpesvirus encephalitis. 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 B10.0 billable?

No. B10.0 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.

What chapter is B10.0 in?

B10.0 belongs to the Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter (A00–B99) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the B10 category

B10 Other human herpesviruses Non-billable B10.8 Other human herpesvirus infection Non-billable B10.01 Human herpesvirus 6 encephalitis Billable B10.09 Other human herpesvirus encephalitis Billable B10.81 Human herpesvirus 6 infection Billable B10.82 Human herpesvirus 7 infection Billable B10.89 Other human herpesvirus infection Billable

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