Yaba pox virus disease

This code represents a rare viral infection caused by the Yaba poxvirus, characterized by the development of benign, tumor-like skin lesions, primarily on the face and limbs. The lesions are typically firm, flesh-colored to reddish-brown nodules that can ulcerate. The disease is generally self-limiting.

Use this code when documentation confirms a diagnosis of Yaba pox virus disease, typically identified through characteristic clinical presentation and potentially confirmed by laboratory testing (e.g., PCR, electron microscopy). This code is appropriate for patients presenting with the distinctive cutaneous lesions associated with this specific poxvirus.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "Yaba pox" to differentiate from other poxvirus infections.
• Do not confuse with other viral skin lesions, such as molluscum contagiosum or other non-Yaba poxvirus infections.
• Code any secondary bacterial infections of the lesions separately, if documented.