B08.03 – Pseudocowpox [milker's node]

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code B08.03
Code
B08.03 (claims format: B0803)
Description
Pseudocowpox [milker's node]
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
B08 › B08.0

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

B08 – Other viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions, not elsewhere classified

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • vesicular stomatitis virus disease (A93.8)

B08.0 – Other orthopoxvirus infections

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • monkeypox (B04)

Index terms for B08.03

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

Related codes in B08.0

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B08.03?

B08.03 is the ICD-10-CM code for pseudocowpox [milker's node], in the block B00-B09 (Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions).

Is B08.03 a billable code?

Yes. B08.03 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does B08.03 belong to?

It belongs to category B08 – Other viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions, not elsewhere classified.

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.