B97.81 – Human metapneumovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Bacterial and viral infectious agents
- Code
B97.81(claims format:B9781)- Description
- Human metapneumovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- Short description
- Human metapneumovirus as the cause of 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 › B97.8
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block B95-B97
- These categories are provided for use as supplementary or additional codes to identify the infectious agent(s) in diseases classified elsewhere.
Index terms for B97.81
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in B97.8
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B97.81?
B97.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for human metapneumovirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere, in the block B95-B97 (Bacterial and viral infectious agents).
Is B97.81 a billable code?
Yes. B97.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does B97.81 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.