ICD-10 Code A60.01 – Herpesviral infection of penis (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A60.01 – Herpesviral infection of penis
What it is
A60.01 identifies herpesviral infection involving the penis, usually caused by herpes simplex virus. Use it when the record documents genital herpes localized to the penis.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings include painful vesicles or ulcers on the penis, burning, itching, or recurrent outbreaks consistent with genital herpes.
When to use this code
Use A60.01 when the clinician documents herpes infection of the penis or penile genital herpes. It may support coding for an active lesion, recurrence, or confirmed localized genital herpes. If the note only says “genital herpes” without site, check documentation for a more specific location.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for oral herpes, herpes elsewhere on the genitals, or nonspecific viral rash without documented penile involvement. Check documentation if the site is unclear.
Coding tip
Code the most specific anatomic site documented; if the penis is not named, do not assume A60.01.