B47
Non-billableMycetoma
Mycetoma
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
B35-B49
Child Codes
3
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- carrier or suspected carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-)
- infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.-)
- infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
- influenza and other acute respiratory infections (J00-J22)
- hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust (J67.-)
- mycosis fungoides (C84.0-)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code B47?
ICD-10-CM code B47 represents "Mycetoma". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is B47 a billable code?
No, B47 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under B47.
What chapter is B47 in?
B47 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B47?
B47 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.
What are the subcategories under B47?
B47 has 3 child codes, including: B47.0 (Eumycetoma), B47.1 (Actinomycetoma), B47.9 (Mycetoma, unspecified).
Are additional codes required with B47?
Yes, when using B47 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B47?
B47 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0024449. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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