ICD-10 Code B08.02 – Orf virus disease (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B08.02 – Orf virus disease
What it is
B08.02 identifies orf virus disease, a contagious zoonotic infection caused by parapoxvirus. It usually follows contact with infected sheep or goats and produces a localized skin lesion.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include a solitary or small number of nodular or ulcerative lesions, often on the hands or fingers after animal exposure. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use B08.02 when the provider documents orf virus disease, contagious ecthyma, or a confirmed parapoxvirus skin infection from sheep or goats. Apply it when the record supports a specific diagnosis rather than a nonspecific skin lesion. Check documentation if the exposure history is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for generic dermatitis, cellulitis, or an undiagnosed hand lesion without documentation of orf. Do not assign it for other poxvirus infections unless the record specifically states orf.
Coding tip
Confirm animal exposure and the exact provider wording before coding, because the diagnosis is often documented as a zoonotic skin infection.