Shingles Icd 10
Shingles ICD 10
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a painful and blistering skin rash caused by a virus. The virus, called varicella-zoster, is the same virus that causes chickenpox. After chickenpox clears, the virus remains dormant in the body, reactivating years later as shingles in some people.
What is ICD 10?
ICD 10 is the 10th revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD), a medical coding system maintained by the World Health Organization (WHO). It provides codes for diseases, signs and symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances, and external causes of injury or diseases.
ICD 10 Code for Shingles
The ICD 10 Classification of Diseases codes for shingles is B02.9, which is an category of infections and parasitic diseases. Different types of shingles cases are distinguished based on the cause, location of the rash, and whether it affects one or both sides of the body.
Types of Shingles according to ICD 10
- B02.0 – Disseminated or recurrent herpes zoster
- B02.1 – Herpes zoster ophthalmicus
- B02.2 – Herpes zoster of the ear and mastoid process
- B02.3 – Herpes zoster of other cranial nerves
- B02.4 – Herpes zoster of facial and other mucocutaneous areas
- B02.5 – Herpes zoster of unilateral and unspecified portions of the body
- B02.6 – Herpes zoster of multiple sites
- B02.7 – Herpes zoster of abdominal wall
- B02.8 – Other and unspecified herpes zoster
- B02.9 – Zoster, unspecified
Treatment of Shingles according to ICD 10
For mild cases of shingles, the main treatment is to provide relief from the pain and discomfort the rash causes. This can be done using painkillers and topical medications. For more severe cases, antiviral medications are prescribed to prevent the virus from spreading and causing more severe complications.
If shingles is left untreated, it can cause long-term nerve pain, also called post-herpetic neuralgia. If a patient experience extreme pain, they may also be prescribed medications specifically for nerve pain.
Prevention of Shingles according to ICD 10
The best way to prevent shingles is to get the Shingles Vaccine which is recommended for people over 60 years old, or for people with a weakened immune system due to other illnesses or treatments. People should be aware of the risk factors of shingles and be careful in taking steps to reduce their chances of getting the disease. These steps include: staying up-to-date with vaccinations, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and avoiding stress.
