ICD-10 Code B08.70 – Yatapoxvirus infection, unspecified (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B08.70 – Yatapoxvirus infection, unspecified
What it is
B08.70 identifies a Yatapoxvirus infection when the specific type is not documented. Use it for a confirmed or suspected infection in this virus group when the record remains nonspecific.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Yatapoxvirus infections may present with skin lesions or other viral illness findings, but you should code only what the record clearly supports.
When to use this code
Use B08.70 when the clinician documents Yatapoxvirus infection without naming a more specific organism or subtype. It also fits when the note confirms the infection but does not provide enough detail for a more precise code.
If the chart later identifies a specific Yatapoxvirus condition, update the code to match that documentation. Do not infer the diagnosis from exposure history alone.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for other viral exanthems, poxvirus infections, or rash diagnoses that are not documented as Yatapoxvirus. Check documentation if the organism is unclear.
Coding tip
Code the most specific viral diagnosis documented, and query the provider when the record says only “poxvirus” or gives an ambiguous infection label.