ICD-10 Code B08.69 – Other parapoxvirus infections (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B08.69 – Other parapoxvirus infections
What it is
B08.69 identifies infections caused by parapoxvirus types not otherwise classified. These are uncommon viral skin infections that usually present with localized lesions after animal or occupational exposure.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings may include one or more papules, nodules, or vesicular lesions, often on exposed skin, with a history suggesting contact with infected animals or contaminated materials.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a parapoxvirus infection that is not specifically classified elsewhere. It fits cases such as orf-like or other parapoxvirus illness when the record does not support a more specific ICD-10-CM code. Confirm the organism or clinical diagnosis in the note.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unspecified viral infections or for skin lesions without documentation of parapoxvirus infection. If the record names a different viral cause, check documentation and code that condition instead.
Coding tip
Code B08.69 only when the provider clearly documents “other parapoxvirus infection” or an equivalent specific diagnosis.