Varicella Zoster Virus Infections – ICD 11 Codes
Varicella
Definition of Varicella: A disease caused by an infection with varicella zoster virus. This disease is characterised by a vesicular rash and fever. Transmission is by inhalation of infected respiratory secretions, or direct contact with fluid from vesicles.
ICD 11 Code For Varicella
1E90 Varicella
Coded Elsewhere:
- Fetal varicella syndrome (KA62.2)
- Congenital varicella (KA62.2)
1E90.0 Varicella without complication
Definition of Varicella without complication: A disease caused by an infection with varicella zoster virus. This disease is characterised by a vesicular rash and fever. Transmission is by inhalation of infected respiratory secretions, or direct contact with fluid from vesicles.
1E90.1 Varicella meningitis
Definition of Varicella meningitis: A disease of the meninges, caused by an infection with varicella zoster virus. This infection is characterised by fever, stiff neck, headache, vomiting, photophobia, and sometimes an altered mental status or body aches. Transmission is through hematogenous spread to the meninges after inhalation of infected respiratory secretions, or direct contact with fluid from vesicles. Confirmation is by identification of varicella zoster viral DNA or anti-varicella zoster IgG in cerebrospinal fluid.
1E90.2 Varicella encephalitis
Inclusions:
- Postchickenpox encephalitis
- Varicella encephalomyelitis
1E90.Y Varicella with other specified complication
1E90.Z Varicella unspecified
Zoster
Definition of Zoster: A disease caused by the reactivation of a latent infection with varicella zoster virus. This disease commonly presents with a rash (typically within one or two adjacent dermatomes), cutaneous hyperaesthesia, or fever.
ICD 11 Code For Zoster
1E91 Zoster
1E91.0 Zoster without complications
Definition of Zoster without complications: A painful blistering skin eruption following a dermatomal distribution resulting from reactivation of Varicella zoster virus in dorsal nerve root ganglia.
1E91.1 Ophthalmic zoster
Definition of Ophthalmic zoster: A disease of the eyes, caused by the reactivation of a latent infection with varicella zoster virus in the trigeminal nerve. This disease is characterised by a periorbital rash (typically within one dermatome), and conjunctivitis.
1E91.2 Disseminated zoster
Definition of Disseminated zoster: Disseminated herpes zoster indicates the presence of widespread cutaneous involvement extending beyond the primarily affected and directly adjacent dermatomes. It may be associated with impaired immunity resulting from disease or from therapy.
1E91.3 Zoster with central nervous system involvement
1E91.4 Acute neuropathy of cranial nerve due to zoster
1E91.40 Acute trigeminal zoster neuropathy
1E91.41 Acute herpetic geniculate ganglionitis
1E91.4Y Other specified acute neuropathy of cranial nerve due to zoster
1E91.5 Postherpetic polyneuropathy
1E91.Y Zoster with other specified complications
1E91.Z Zoster unspecified
Herpes simplex infections
Definition of Herpes simplex infections: Any condition caused by an infection with herpes simplex virus (human herpesviruses 1 and 2). Confirmation is by identification of herpes simplex virus type 1 or 2.
ICD 11 Code For Herpes simplex infections
1F00 Herpes simplex infections
Exclusions:
- Herpangina (1F05.1)
Coded Elsewhere:
- Perinatal Herpes simplex infection (KA62.A)
- Anogenital herpes simplex infection (1A94)
- Sexually transmissible infections due to Herpes simplex virus (1A9Y)
1F00.0 Herpes simplex infection of skin or mucous membrane
Definition of Herpes simplex infection of skin or mucous membrane: A disease of the skin and mucous membranes, caused by an infection with herpes simplex virus type 1 or 2. This disease is characterised by vesicles, or may be asymptomatic. Transmission is by direct contact. Confirmation is by identification of herpes simplex virus type 1 or 2.
Coded Elsewhere:
- Anogenital herpes simplex infection (1A94)
1F00.00 Herpes simplex infection of skin
Definition of Herpes simplex infection of skin: Herpes simplex infection affecting skin and commonly arising from person-to-person inoculation of virus from contact sports such as Rugby football or wrestling.
1F00.01 Herpes simplex labialis
Inclusions:
- Cold sore
1F00.02 Herpes simplex gingivostomatitis
1F00.03 Disseminated cutaneous herpes simplex infection complicating other skin diseases
1F00.0Y Other specified herpes simplex infection of skin or mucous membrane
1F00.1 Herpes simplex infection of the eye
Definition of Herpes simplex infection of the eye: A condition of the eye, caused by an infection with herpes simplex virus type 1 or 2. The condition is characterised by blepharoconjunctivitis or keratitis. Transmission is by direct contact. Confirmation is by identification of herpes simplex virus type 1 or 2.
Coded Elsewhere:
- Herpes simplex conjunctivitis (1D84.Y)
1F00.10 Herpes simplex keratitis
1F00.11 Herpes simplex infection of eyelid
1F00.1Y Other specified herpes simplex infection of the eye
1F00.1Z Herpes simplex infection of the eye unspecified
1F00.2 Herpes simplex infection of central nervous system
Definition of Herpes simplex infection of central nervous system: A condition of the central nervous system, caused by an infection with herpes simplex virus (human herpesviruses 1 and 2). This condition is characterised by fever, headache, or other clinical symptoms depending on the site of infection. Confirmation is by identification of herpes simplex virus type 1 or 2.
Coded Elsewhere:
- Herpes simplex myelitis (1D02.1)
1F00.20 Herpes simplex meningitis
1F00.21 Encephalitis due to herpes simplex virus
Definition of Encephalitis due to herpes simplex virus: Herpetic encephalitis is a cerebral infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1). It presents as acute necrosing temporal encephalitis. Onset is rapid (less than 48 hours) with a fever of 40C, headaches, and behavioural, language and memory problems. These initial manifestations are followed by numbness and coma, which may be accompanied by convulsions and paralysis. This disease, which affects only a small minority of HSV1-infected individuals, results from a primary immune deficiency.
Inclusions:
- Simian B disease
1F00.3 Disseminated herpes simplex infection
1F00.Y Other specified herpes simplex infections
1F00.Z Herpes simplex infections unspecified
Roseola infantum
Definition of Roseola infantum: A disease caused by an infection with roseolovirus (human herpesvirus type 6 or 7). This disease is characterised by acute fever, followed by macular or maculopapular exanthem in some individuals. Transmission is by inhalation of infected respiratory secretions or direct contact.
ICD 11 Code For Roseola infantum
1F01 Roseola infantum
Rubella
Definition of Rubella: A disease caused by an infection with the rubella virus. This disease commonly presents with lymphadenopathy, or an exanthem that starts on the face and spreads to the limbs and trunk. Transmission is commonly by inhalation of infected respiratory secretions, or direct contact.
ICD 11 Code For Rubella
1F02 Rubella
Coded Elsewhere:
- Congenital rubella syndrome (KA62.8)
1F02.0 Rubella with neurological complications
Rubella arthritis
Definition of Rubella arthritis: A disease of the joints, caused by an infection with the rubella virus. This disease is characterised by inflammation of the joints leading to arthralgia or difficulties moving the joints. Transmission is by inhalation of infected respiratory secretions, or direct contact. Confirmation is by identification of rubella virus (in nasal or throat swab samples, blood, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid), or detection of rubella virus specific IgM antibodies.
ICD 11 Code For Rubella arthritis
1F02.1 Rubella arthritis
Rubella without complication
Definition of Rubella without complication: Rubella was a common childhood viral infection until the advent of mass immunization programmes. It is characterised by a short-lived maculopapular exanthem, lymphadenopathy and mild fever: the majority of infections are not associated with significant morbidity. Transmission is by inhalation of infected respiratory secretions or by direct contact. Confirmation is by identification of rubella virus in nasal swab, throat swab or blood samples, or by detection of rubella virus specific IgM antibodies. Its public health importance lies in its potential to cause devastating harm to the fetus of an infected mother (congenital rubella syndrome).
ICD 11 Code For Rubella without complication
1F02.2 Rubella without complication
1F02.Y Rubella with other specified complication
Measles
Definition of Measles: A disease of the respiratory system, caused by an infection with Morbillivirus. This disease is characterised by a blotchy rash, fever, cough, conjunctivitis, or malaise. This disease may also present with tiny white spots with bluish-white centres inside the mouth. Transmission is by inhalation of infected respiratory secretions, airborne transmission or direct contact. Confirmation is by detection of Morbillivirus RNA or measles-specific IgM antibodies.
ICD 11 Code For Measles
1F03 Measles
Inclusions:
- morbilli
Coded Elsewhere:
- Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (8A45.01)
1F03.0 Measles without complication
Definition of Measles without complication: A disease caused by an infection with Morbillivirus. This disease is characterised by fever, cough, coryza, conjunctivitis, enanthema, or maculopapular rash, without any additional secondary pathological conditions. Transmission is by inhalation of infected respiratory secretions, or direct contact. Confirmation is by detection of Morbillivirus RNA, or detection measles-specific IgM antibodies.
1F03.1 Measles complicated by encephalitis
Definition of Measles complicated by encephalitis: A disease caused by an infection with Morbillivirus that is complicated by an infection of the brain. This disease is characterised by symptoms of measles as well as inflammation of the brain. This disease may also present with fever, headache, poor appetite, vomiting, confusion, lethargy, or photophobia. Transmission is by haematogenous spread to the brain after inhalation of infected respiratory secretions, by airborne transmission, or by direct contact. Confirmation is by detection of Morbillivirus RNA or measles-specific IgM antibodies.
1F03.2 Measles complicated by meningitis
Definition of Measles complicated by meningitis: A disease caused by an infection with Morbillivirus that is complicated by an infection of the meninges. This disease is characterised by symptoms of measles as well as inflammation of the meninges. This disease may also present with a fever, vomiting, lethargy, confusion, muscle pain, photophobia, or convulsions. Transmission is by haematogenous spread to the meninges after inhalation of infected respiratory secretions, airborne transmission, or direct contact. Confirmation is by detection of Morbillivirus RNA or measles-specific IgM antibodies.
Inclusions:
- Postmeasles meningitis
1F03.Y Measles with other complications
Erythema infectiosum
Definition of Erythema infectiosum: A condition caused by infection with parvovirus B19 (member of the Erythroparvovirus genus). In children, this condition is characterised by fever and cold-like symptoms initially, followed by a skin rash typically in the facial region In adolescents and adults, this condition may present with painful and swollen joints. Transmission is by droplet transmission, or vertical transmission.
ICD 11 Code For Erythema infectiosum
1F04 Erythema infectiosum
Inclusions:
- Slapped cheek syndrome
Picornavirus infections presenting in the skin or mucous membranes
ICD 11 Code For Picornavirus infections presenting in the skin or mucous membranes
1F05 Picornavirus infections presenting in the skin or mucous membranes
1F05.0 Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis
Definition of Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis: Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis, commonly called hand, foot and mouth disease, is a highly contagious enterovirus infection (usually Coxsackievirus A16 or Enterovirus 71). It typically causes a mild febrile illness with sore throat and loss of appetite followed by an eruption of vesicles on the lips, hands and feet. The majority of cases occur in children under the age of five.
Inclusions:
- Hand, foot and mouth disease
1F05.1 Enteroviral vesicular pharyngitis
1F05.2 Enteroviral exanthematous fever
Definition of Enteroviral exanthematous fever: An acute febrile, characteristically morbilliform exanthem due to infection by one of many different enteroviruses, especially Coxsackievirus and Echovirus.
Exclusions:
- Enteroviral vesicular pharyngitis (1F05.1)
- Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis (1F05.0)
1F05.3 Foot and mouth disease
Definition of Foot and mouth disease: A rare infection in humans due to the Aphthovirus Foot-and-mouth-disease virus (FMDV), which is responsible for a highly contagious epidemic infection of cloven-hoofed animals, particularly cattle. It manifests in humans with prodromal fever and malaise followed by vesiculation and ulceration of oral mucous membranes and lips. Vesicles may sometimes involve the digits and palmoplantar skin.
Exclusions:
- Hand, foot and mouth disease (1F05.0)
1F05.Y Other specified picornavirus infections presenting in the skin or mucous membranes
Other specified viral infections characterised by skin or mucous membrane lesions
ICD 11 Code For Other specified viral infections characterised by skin or mucous membrane lesions
1F0Y Other specified viral infections characterised by skin or mucous membrane lesions
Viral infections characterised by skin or mucous membrane lesions unspecified
ICD 11 Code For Viral infections characterised by skin or mucous membrane lesions unspecified
1F0Z Viral infections characterised by skin or mucous membrane lesions unspecified
