What is the ICD-10 code for hand foot mouth disease?

The ICD-10 code for hand-foot-and-mouth disease is B08.4, which requires documentation of oral vesicles and rash on hands and feet.

When should B34.1 be used instead of B08.4?

Use B34.1 when enterovirus is suspected but specific HFMD symptoms, such as oral and extremity lesions, are not documented.

ICD-10 Coding for Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease(B08.4, B08.5, B34.1)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for hand-foot-and-mouth disease, including code B08.4, documentation requirements, and common pitfalls.

Also known as:

HFMDCoxsackievirus infection

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease

A00-B99Primary Range

Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
B08.4	Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthem	Use when both oral lesions and extremity rash are documented, with or without lab confirmation of enterovirus.	Presence of oral vesicles and rash on hands and feet Laboratory confirmation of enterovirus such as Coxsackievirus A16
B34.1	Viral infection, unspecified	Use when enterovirus is suspected but specific HFMD symptoms are not documented.	General symptoms without specific HFMD lesions

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthem

B08.4Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Viral infection, unspecifiedB34.1

Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthemB08.4

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease.

Generalized documentation of viral symptoms

Impact

Clinical: May lead to misdiagnosis or inappropriate treatment., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for decreased reimbursement.

Mitigation

Ensure detailed symptom documentation, Query provider for specifics if needed

Using B34.1 for HFMD symptoms without specific documentation

Impact

Reimbursement: May result in lower reimbursement if specific HFMD symptoms are not documented., Compliance: Risk of non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Decreased accuracy in clinical data reporting.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation specifies oral and extremity lesions for B08.4.

Documentation specificity

Impact

Audits may focus on whether documentation supports the use of B08.4.

Mitigation

Ensure detailed documentation of symptoms and lesions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with B08.4.

Primary Code

B08.4

Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthem

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ICD-10 Coding for Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease(B08.4, B08.5, B34.1)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hand foot mouth disease?

When should B34.1 be used instead of B08.4?

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