ICD-10 Code B08.79 – Other yatapoxvirus infections (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B08.79 – Other yatapoxvirus infections
What it is
B08.79 identifies infections caused by yatapoxviruses that are not classified elsewhere. Use it for a documented yatapoxvirus infection when the record does not support a more specific code.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Reported cases may include skin lesions or localized infection findings, but you should code only what is clearly documented by the clinician.
When to use this code
Use B08.79 when the provider documents an other yatapoxvirus infection and no more specific ICD-10-CM code applies. This may be appropriate when the organism is identified as a yatapoxvirus, but the exact named infection is not specified. Check documentation if the diagnosis is uncertain.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unrelated viral infections, generalized poxvirus diagnoses, or lesions without a documented yatapoxvirus cause. If the chart names a different specific infection, code that condition instead.
Coding tip
Confirm the organism and the provider’s exact wording before assigning B08.79.