ICD-10 B08.1
Billable / SpecificMolluscum contagiosum
About ICD-10-CM B08.1
ICD-10-CM code B08.1 represents Molluscum contagiosum. This is a billable/specific code in the Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter (block B08). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM B08.1 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for B08.1
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list B08.1 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing B08.1.
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1 Aetna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with B08.1
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 17110 Destruction benign lesions up to 14 — common warts, plantar warts, flat warts, molluscum contagiosum Dermatology
- 11305 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS LCD
- 11404 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS LCD
- 11444 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS LCD
- 11403 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS LCD
- 11442 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS LCD
- 11307 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS LCD
- 11301 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS LCD
- 17108 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS LCD
- 17111 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS LCD
Convert B08.1 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| B08.1 | 0780 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To B08.1
Other codes in section B00-B09 (Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions).
ICD-10 B08.1, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code B08.1 billable? +
Yes, B08.1 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with B08.1? +
Procedures frequently paired with B08.1 include: 17110, 11305, 11404, 11444, 11403.
What ICD-9 codes does B08.1 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, B08.1 maps to ICD-9 codes: 0780. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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