Anogenital herpesviral infection, unspecified

This code represents an anogenital infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) when the specific type of HSV (e.g., HSV-1 or HSV-2) is not documented. It indicates a viral infection affecting the genital and/or anal regions, characterized by vesicular lesions, ulcerations, and pain.

Use this code when the medical record clearly indicates an anogenital herpesviral infection, but the provider has not specified whether it is due to HSV-1 or HSV-2. This is appropriate for initial diagnoses or when testing for HSV type is pending or not performed. Documentation should confirm the presence of anogenital herpes without further viral typing.

• Only use this code when the specific type of herpes simplex virus is truly unknown or unspecified in the documentation.
• Avoid using this code if the documentation specifies HSV-1 or HSV-2; instead, use the more specific codes from the A60 category.
• Consider querying the provider for clarification on the HSV type if clinical documentation suggests a specific type but doesn't explicitly state it.