ICD-10/A60

A60 ICD 2026 Code: Anogenital herpesviral herpes simplex infections

A60 is the authoritative medical code for Anogenital herpesviral herpes simplex infections. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for anogenital herpesviral herpes simplex infections (ICD-10-CM A60), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Anogenital herpesviral herpes simplex infections is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code A60. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes1 (not coded here): nonspecific and nongonococcal urethritis N34.1; Reiter's disease M02.3-. Excludes2 (not included here): human immunodeficiency virus HIV disease B20.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for A60 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.

  • nonspecific and nongonococcal urethritis N34.1
  • Reiter's disease M02.3-

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

  • human immunodeficiency virus HIV disease B20

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can A60 be billed directly?

No. A60 (Anogenital herpesviral herpes simplex infections) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

What can't be coded together with A60?

Per Excludes1 instructions, A60 must not be reported with: nonspecific and nongonococcal urethritis (N34.1); Reiter's disease (M02.3-).

Can A60 be reported alongside related conditions?

Per Excludes2 instructions, A60 and the following may both be reported when both are present: human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease (B20).

Codes in This Family (3)

Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as A60, with their registry titles.

  • A60.0 — Herpesviral infection of genitalia and urogenital tract
  • A60.1 — Herpesviral infection of perianal skin and rectum
  • A60.9 — Anogenital herpesviral infection, unspecified

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