ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Molluscum contagiosum: B08.1
The closest CDC title for "Molluscum contagiosum" is B08.1, Molluscum contagiosum. B08.1 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 order file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Codes under B08, then other CDC titles that name molluscum contagiosum
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- B08Other viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions, not elsewhere classifiedHeader
- B08.0Other orthopoxvirus infectionsHeader
- B08.01Cowpox and vaccinia not from vaccineHeader
- B08.010CowpoxBillable
- B08.011Vaccinia not from vaccineBillable
- B08.02Orf virus diseaseBillable
- B08.03Pseudocowpox [milker's node]Billable
- B08.04Paravaccinia, unspecifiedBillable
- B08.09Other orthopoxvirus infectionsBillable
- B08.1Molluscum contagiosumBillable
- B08.2Exanthema subitum [sixth disease]Header
- B08.20Exanthema subitum [sixth disease], unspecifiedBillable
- B08.21Exanthema subitum [sixth disease] due to human herpesvirus 6Billable
- B08.22Exanthema subitum [sixth disease] due to human herpesvirus 7Billable
- B08.3Erythema infectiosum [fifth disease]Billable
- B08.4Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthemBillable
- B08.5Enteroviral vesicular pharyngitisBillable
- B08.6Parapoxvirus infectionsHeader
- B08.60Parapoxvirus infection, unspecifiedBillable
- B08.61Bovine stomatitisBillable
- B08.62SealpoxBillable
- B08.69Other parapoxvirus infectionsBillable
- B08.7Yatapoxvirus infectionsHeader
- B08.70Yatapoxvirus infection, unspecifiedBillable
- B08.71Tanapox virus diseaseBillable
- B08.72Yaba pox virus diseaseBillable
- B08.79Other yatapoxvirus infectionsBillable
- B08.8Other specified viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesionsBillable
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
From B08. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related conditions
Related pages
- B08.1 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category B08Every code under it
- Chapter 1Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Molluscum contagiosum?
The closest CDC title for "Molluscum contagiosum" is B08.1, Molluscum contagiosum. B08.1 is a billable code.
Is B08.1 billable?
Yes. B08.1 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to B08.1?
The CDC tabular list gives 1 Excludes1 note (not coded together) for B08.1 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is B08.1 in?
Chapter 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.