B08.21
Billable codeExanthema subitum [sixth disease] due to human herpesvirus 6
The ICD-10 code for exanthema subitum [sixth disease] due to human herpesvirus 6 is B08.21.
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.
- Roseola infantum due to human herpesvirus 6
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- B08.20Exanthema subitum [sixth disease], unspecified
- B08.22Exanthema subitum [sixth disease] due to human herpesvirus 7
- B08.21Exanthema subitum [sixth disease] due to human herpesvirus 6
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 05811
Associated MS-DRGs
B08.21 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.