icd 9 code for erythema infectiosum

by Dr. Loma Rempel I 10 min read

Short description: Erythema infectiosum. ICD-9-CM 057.0 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 057.0 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.

What is the ICD 10 code for erythema infectiosum?

Erythema infectiosum [fifth disease] B08.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM B08.3 became effective on October 1, 2018.

What is erythema infectiosum or fifth disease?

Erythema infectiosum or fifth disease is one of several possible manifestations of infection by parvovirus B19. The disease is also referred to as slapped cheek syndrome, slapcheek, slap face or slapped face.

What is the a'billable'code for erythema infectiosum?

A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis. Erythema infectiosum or fifth disease is one of several possible manifestations of infection by parvovirus B19.

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What is the name of the condition where the skin turns red?

Erythema infectiosum (skin condition) Clinical Information. A self-limited viral infectious disorder caused by the human parvovirus b19. It affects predominantly children and is characterized by the development of a bright red skin eruption in the cheeks.

Is B19 a contagious disease?

Contagious infection with human b19 parvovirus most commonly seen in school age children and characterized by fever, headache, and rashes of the face, trunk, and extremities. It is often confused with rubella. Fifth disease is a viral infection caused by parvovirus b19.

The ICD code B083 is used to code Fifth disease

Erythema infectiosum or fifth disease is one of several possible manifestations of infection by parvovirus B19. The disease is also referred to as slapped cheek syndrome, slapcheek, slap face or slapped face.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 057.0 was previously used, B08.3 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.

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