B01.1
Header — not billableVaricella encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis
The ICD-10 code for varicella encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis is B01.1.
B01.1 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 2 more specific codes below.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Postchickenpox encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under B01.1
Related codes in this category
- B01.0Varicella meningitis
- B01.2Varicella pneumonia
- B01.8Varicella with other complicationsnon-billable header
- B01.9Varicella without complication
- B01.1Varicella encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitisnon-billable header