B71
Non-billableOther cestode infections
Other cestode infections
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
B65-B83
Child Codes
4
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code B71?
ICD-10-CM code B71 represents "Other cestode infections". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is B71 a billable code?
No, B71 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 B71.
What chapter is B71 in?
B71 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B71?
B71 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 B71?
B71 has 4 child codes, including: B71.0 (Hymenolepiasis), B71.1 (Dipylidiasis), B71.8 (Other specified cestode infections), B71.9 (Cestode infection, unspecified).
Are additional codes required with B71?
Yes, when using B71 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B71?
B71 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153296. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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