ICD-10 Code B08.72 – Yaba pox virus disease (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B08.72 – Yaba pox virus disease
What it is
B08.72 identifies Yaba pox virus disease, a rare viral infection caused by Yaba monkey tumor virus. Use it when documentation specifically names this poxvirus illness.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Reported findings can include localized skin lesions or nodules and other poxvirus-like manifestations, but the exact presentation should be confirmed in the record.
When to use this code
Use B08.72 when the clinician documents Yaba pox virus disease by name. It may also apply when the record clearly identifies infection with Yaba monkey tumor virus and no more specific code is available. Check documentation if the note only says “poxvirus infection” or describes an unspecified viral rash.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for generic viral exanthems, unspecified poxvirus infections, or other orthopoxvirus diseases. If the diagnosis is not explicitly Yaba pox virus disease, check documentation.
Coding tip
Code only when the provider documents Yaba pox virus disease or an equivalent specific diagnosis.