B01.8

Non-Billable
ChapterA00–B99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Varicella with other complications

Metadata & Insights
  • Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (A00-B99).
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH1Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
B00-B09Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions (B00-B09)
B01Varicella [chickenpox]
B01.8Varicella with other complicationsNot billable
B01.81Varicella keratitisBillable
B01.89Other varicella complicationsBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

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chapterCH1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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