ICD-10 Code B08.60 – Parapoxvirus infection, unspecified (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B08.60 – Parapoxvirus infection, unspecified
What it is
B08.60 identifies a parapoxvirus infection when the specific subtype is not documented. Use it for viral illnesses caused by the parapoxvirus group when the record does not name a more exact diagnosis.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical records may note localized skin lesions, nodules, or crusted papules after animal or occupational exposure, but you should code only what is documented.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents parapoxvirus infection but does not specify the exact parapoxvirus disease. It is also appropriate when the chart confirms a parapoxvirus infection and no more specific ICD-10-CM code is supported.
If the note names a specific entity, such as a distinct parapoxvirus illness, code that diagnosis instead. Check documentation for the organism, site, and whether the infection is confirmed or only suspected.
Do not use for
Do not use B08.60 for unrelated viral skin infections, animal bite wounds, or nonspecific dermatitis. If the record identifies a different viral diagnosis, choose the more specific code.
Coding tip
Look for the exact provider wording; if the infection is unspecified, B08.60 is appropriate, but a more specific parapoxvirus diagnosis should always take precedence.