B74
Non-billableFilariasis
Filariasis
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
7
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)
- onchocerciasis (B73)
- tropical (pulmonary) eosinophilia NOS (J82.89)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)
Child Codes (7)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Disease caused by FilarioideaC0016085
- Disease caused by Filarioidea (disorder)C0016085
- Elephantiasis tropicaC0016085
- FILARIOIDEA INFECTC0016085
- FilariasesC0016085
- FilariasisC0016085
- Filariasis, unspecifiedC0016085
- Filarioidea InfectionC0016085
- Filarioidea InfectionsC0016085
- FilariosisC0016085
- INFECT FILARIOIDEAC0016085
- Infection, FilarioideaC0016085
- Infections, FilarioideaC0016085
- Unspecified filariasisC0016085
- filariasesC0016085
- filariasisC0016085
- filariosisC0016085
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code B74?
ICD-10-CM code B74 represents "Filariasis". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is B74 a billable code?
No, B74 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under B74.
What chapter is B74 in?
B74 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B74?
B74 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 B74?
B74 has 7 child codes, including: B74.0 (Filariasis due to Wuchereria bancrofti), B74.1 (Filariasis due to Brugia malayi), B74.2 (Filariasis due to Brugia timori), B74.3 (Loiasis), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with B74?
Yes, when using B74 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B74?
B74 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0016085. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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