B97.4 – Respiratory syncytial virus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Bacterial and viral infectious agents

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code B97.4
Code
B97.4 (claims format: B974)
Description
Respiratory syncytial virus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Short description
Respiratory syncytial virus causing diseases classd elswhr
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
B95-B97 Bacterial and viral infectious agents
Parent codes
B97

Notes for B97.4

Applicable to:
  • RSV as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (J21.0)
  • acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (J20.5)
  • respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) pneumonia (J12.1)
Code first:
  • related disorders, such as:
  • otitis media (H65.-)
  • upper respiratory infection (J06.9)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Block B95-B97

Notes:
  • These categories are provided for use as supplementary or additional codes to identify the infectious agent(s) in diseases classified elsewhere.

Index terms for B97.4

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

Related codes in B97

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B97.4?

B97.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for respiratory syncytial virus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere, in the block B95-B97 (Bacterial and viral infectious agents).

Is B97.4 a billable code?

Yes. B97.4 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does B97.4 belong to?

It belongs to category B97 – Viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere.

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.