This bulletin is to confirm that monkeypox is classified to the following ICD-10-CA code:
B04 Monkeypox
This is in accordance with the World Health Organization (WHO) directive for international data collection concerning this outbreak.
Related coding question number 81118 can be found in the eQuery database. If you need assistance with coding a specific case, submit your question along with the supporting clinical documentation via eQuery.
Data capture of monkeypox using CED-DxS
The ICD-10-CA code and accompanying common term B04 Monkeypox have been added to v8.1 of the Canadian Emergency Department Diagnosis Shortlist (CED-DxS), which can be found in CIHI’s eStore.
The CED-DxS is used to capture ED Discharge Diagnoses (NACRS data element 137). Send your questions about the CED-DxS to nacrspicklists@cihi.ca.
- Public Health Agency of Canada: Monkeypox (orthopoxvirus simian)
- World Health Organization: Monkeypox