B02 vs B10
B02 (Zoster [herpes zoster]) compared with B10 (Other human herpesviruses), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. B10 carries an Excludes2 note covering B02: “herpes zoster (B02.-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Yes, when both are documented. B10 carries an Excludes2 note covering B02: “human herpesvirus 3 (B01.-, B02.-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Yes, when both are documented. B10 carries an Excludes2 note covering B02: “zoster (B02.-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| B02Zoster [herpes zoster] | B10Other human herpesviruses | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header |
| Classification | A00-B99 — Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (A00-B99) | A00-B99 — Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (A00-B99) |
| Definition | Zoster [herpes zoster] is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (B02). | Other human herpesviruses is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (B10). |
| Includes | shingles zona | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources