Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is the cause of chickenpox and herpes zoster (also called shingles). Chickenpox follows initial exposure to the virus and is typically a relatively mild, self-limited childhood illness with a characteristic vesicular rash.Oct 1, 2021
B01Varicella [chickenpox] B01-
B02ICD-10 code B02 for Zoster [herpes zoster] is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Certain infectious and parasitic diseases .
Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes varicella (chickenpox). Primary infection with VZV causes varicella.
Code Z23, which is used to identify encounters for inoculations and vaccinations, indicates that a patient is being seen to receive a prophylactic inoculation against a disease. If the immunization is given during a routine preventive health care examination, Code Z23 would be a secondary code.
Test Name:VARICELLA ZOSTER VIRUS ANTIBODY (IgM)Alias:Chicken Pox LAB163 VZV Ab (IgM)CPT Code(s):86787Preferred Specimen:1.0 mL serumContainer:SST (gold)17 more rows
Clinical Significance Varicella-Zoster Virus Antibody (IgG) - Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) causes chicken pox and when reactivated, potentially decades later, causes shingles. Twenty percent of adults will develop shingles, a rash or blister of the skin that may cause severe pain.
The shingles vaccine contains a protein that is separate from that shared varicella zoster virus. With this protein, instead of the live virus, there's much less of a chance for adverse effects in the older age group. Vaccines with live viruses can pose a risk to individuals with a weakened immune system.Nov 18, 2017