2017 — Chickenpox (Varicella), ICD-10 code B01 (CDC Wonder site) — 16

–16 CDC Wonder.

Narrative Information

CDC Wonder on ICD-10 codes: “B01.0 (Varicella meningitis); B01.1 (Varicella encephalitis); B01.2 (Varicella pneumonia); B01.8 (Varicella with other complications); B01.9 (Varicella without complication).”

CDC: “Chickenpox is a very contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It causes a blister-like rash, itching, tiredness, and fever. The rash appears first on the stomach, back and face and can spread over the entire body causing between 250 and 500 itchy blisters. Chickenpox can be serious, especially in babies, adults, and people with weakened immune systems. The best way to prevent chickenpox is to get the chickenpox vaccine.” (CDC. “Chickenpox (Varicella).)

Sources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Chickenpox (Varicella).” 7-1-2016 update. Accessed 11-26-2018 at: https://www.cdc.gov/chickenpox/about/index.html

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. Underlying Cause of Death 1999-2019 on CDC WONDER Online Database, released in 2020. Data are from the Multiple Cause of Death Files, 1999-2019, as compiled from data provided by the 57 vital statistics jurisdictions through the Vital Statistics Cooperative Program. Accessed at http://wonder.cdc.gov/ucd-icd10.html on Aug 9, 2021 7:52:07 PM