B02.8 – Zoster with other complications

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code B02.8

Code: B02.8 (claims format: B028)
Description: Zoster with other complications
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
Block: B00-B09 Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions
Parent codes: B02

Notes for B02.8

Applicable to:

Herpes zoster otitis externa

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

B02 – Zoster [herpes zoster]

Includes:

shingles
zona

Index terms for B02.8

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in B02

B02.0 – Zoster encephalitisBillable
B02.1 – Zoster meningitisBillable
B02.2 – Zoster with other nervous system involvementHeader
B02.3 – Zoster ocular diseaseHeader
B02.7 – Disseminated zosterBillable
B02.9 – Zoster without complicationsBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B02.8?

B02.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for zoster with other complications, in the block B00-B09 (Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions).

Is B02.8 a billable code?

Yes. B02.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does B02.8 belong to?

It belongs to category B02 – Zoster [herpes zoster].

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.