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DiagnosesType 2 Herpes Simplex Virus

Type 2 Herpes Simplex Virus

ICD-10 Coding for Type 2 Herpes Simplex Virus(A60.0, B00.7)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYOB/GYN
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Type 2 Herpes Simplex Virus?
Essential facts and insights about Type 2 Herpes Simplex Virus

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Recurrent genital lesions or ulcers
  • Positive viral culture or PCR test for HSV-2
  • Tender lymphadenopathy in the groin area

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history of previous HSV infections
  • Details of current episode including duration and severity
  • Results of laboratory tests confirming HSV-2

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Follow guidelines for distinguishing between HSV-1 and HSV-2.
  • Common errors include misclassifying the type of herpes virus.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Herpes simplex virus infection, unspecified (B00.9)
  • Other viral infections that may mimic HSV symptoms

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
B00.2
Herpes simplex virus infection, unspecified
A60.00
Anogenital herpesviral infection, unspecified
Ancillary Codes
Z11.59
Differential Codes
B00.9
B00.9
only when the site of infection is not specified.
B00.5
B00.5
for CNS involvement confirmed by CSF PCR.

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

OB/GYN

Specialty Applications

  • Adults and adolescents with recurrent genital herpes
  • OB/GYN clinics and infectious disease specialists

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the documentation requirements?

Document patient history, clinical findings, and lab results.

What are the billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding to reflect the diagnosis and any associated conditions.