B00.2
✓ BillableHerpesviral gingivostomatitis and pharyngotonsillitis
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
Also Known As
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • congenital herpesviral infections (P35.2)
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • anogenital herpesviral infection (A60.-)
- • gammaherpesviral mononucleosis (B27.0-)
- • herpangina (B08.5)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code B00.2 represents herpesviral gingivostomatitis and pharyngotonsillitis. This code falls under the Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.
This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that B00.2 has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code B00.2?
ICD-10-CM code B00.2 is "Herpesviral gingivostomatitis and pharyngotonsillitis". It belongs to the category: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99).
Is B00.2 a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, B00.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What codes are excluded with B00.2?
B00.2 has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Can B00.2 be coded with other codes?
B00.2 has 3 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in B00
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)