ICD‑10 Code A084 – Viral intestinal infection, unspecified Viral intestinal infection, unspecified
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Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A084 |
|---|---|
| Category | A083 – Other viral enteritis Other viral enteritis |
| Version | ICD-10-CM (US) |
| Status | Active (Valid as of April 2025) |
Plain‑English Summary
ICD-10-CM code A08.4 is used to classify viral infections of the intestines when the specific viral agent is not identified. This code is applicable for conditions such as unspecified viral enteritis, gastroenteritis, and gastroenteropathy, providing a general diagnosis for reimbursement and medical recordkeeping.
When to Use This Code
- Viral enteritis NOS
- Viral gastroenteritis NOS
- Viral gastroenteropathy NOS
Related Codes
Browse category »| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A0831 | Calicivirus enteritis Calicivirus enteritis |
| A0832 | Astrovirus enteritis Astrovirus enteritis |
| A0839 | Other viral enteritis Other viral enteritis |
| A088 | Other specified intestinal infections Other specified intestinal infections |
| A09 | Infectious gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified Infectious gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified |
FAQ
A healthcare provider would use A08.4 when a patient presents with symptoms of a viral intestinal infection (like diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps) and the diagnosis points to a viral cause, but further specificity regarding the exact viral agent (e.g., Rotavirus, Norovirus) is not available or not determined. It also covers conditions described simply as "viral enteritis NOS" or "viral gastroenteritis NOS."
Yes, A08.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used for reimbursement purposes by healthcare providers.
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A08.4
Viral intestinal infection unspecified
Viral enteritis NOS
Viral gastroenteritis NOS
Viral gastroenteropathy NOS
Viral colitis
Viral gastritis
ICD-10 A08.4
ICD10 code for viral intestinal infection
ICD10 code for viral gastroenteritis
Intestinal virus infection
Unspecified viral gut infection
Gastrointestinal virus