B73
Non-billableOnchocerciasis
Onchocerciasis
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
2
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
- onchocerca volvulus infection
- onchocercosis
- river blindness
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 (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Blindness, RiverC0029002
- Ocular OnchocerciasesC0029002
- Ocular OnchocerciasisC0029002
- Ocular onchocerciasisC0029002
- Ocular onchocerciasis (disorder)C0029002
- Onchocerciases, OcularC0029002
- Onchocerciasis, OcularC0029002
- River BlindnessC0029002
- River blindnessC0029002
- river blindnessC0029002
- Infection by Onchocerca volvulusC0029001
- Infection caused by Onchocerca volvulusC0029001
- Infection caused by Onchocerca volvulus (disorder)C0029001
- Onchocerca volvulus infectionC0029001
- OnchocerciasesC0029001
- OnchocerciasisC0029001
- OnchocercosisC0029001
- onchocerca volvulus infectionC0029001
- onchocerciasisC0029001
- onchocercosisC0029001
- volvulosisC0029001
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code B73?
ICD-10-CM code B73 represents "Onchocerciasis". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is B73 a billable code?
No, B73 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under B73.
What chapter is B73 in?
B73 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B73?
B73 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 B73?
B73 has 2 child codes, including: B73.0 (Onchocerciasis with eye disease), B73.1 (Onchocerciasis without eye disease).
Are additional codes required with B73?
Yes, when using B73 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B73?
B73 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0029002, C0029001. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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