B60
Non-billableOther protozoal diseases, not elsewhere classified
Other protozoal diseases, not elsewhere classified
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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
- •amebiasisA06
- •other protozoal intestinal diseasesA07
- •cryptosporidiosisA07.2
- •intestinal microsporidiosisA07.8
- •isosporiasisA07.3
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other protozoal diseases, not elsewhere classified?
The ICD-10-CM code for other protozoal diseases, not elsewhere classified is B60. The full clinical description is "Other protozoal diseases, not elsewhere classified". B60 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B60 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B60 represents “Other protozoal diseases, not elsewhere classified”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is B60 a billable code?
No, B60 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under B60.
What chapter is B60 in?
B60 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B60?
B60 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; amebiasis (A06.-); other protozoal intestinal diseases (A07.-); and 3 more.
What are the subcategories under B60?
B60 has 4 child codes, including: B60.0 (Babesiosis), B60.1 (Acanthamebiasis), B60.2 (Naegleriasis), B60.8 (Other specified protozoal diseases).
Are additional codes required with B60?
Yes, when using B60, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B60?
B60 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494116. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B60 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other protozoal diseases, not elsewhere classified affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of B60?
B60 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F5Z (Unspecified protozoal disease).
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