B76
Non-billableHookworm diseases
Hookworm diseases
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
- uncinariasis
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
UMLS
- Disease caused by AncylostomatoideaC0019911
- Disease caused by Ancylostomatoidea (disorder)C0019911
- HOOKWORM INFECTC0019911
- Hookworm InfectionC0019911
- Hookworm InfectionsC0019911
- Hookworm disease, unspecifiedC0019911
- Hookworm diseasesC0019911
- Hookworm infectionC0019911
- INFECT HOOKWORMC0019911
- Infection, HookwormC0019911
- Infections, HookwormC0019911
- hook wormC0019911
- hook wormsC0019911
- hookworm diseaseC0019911
- hookworm infectionC0019911
- hookworm infectionsC0019911
- Infection by UncinariaC0041648
- Infection caused by UncinariaC0041648
- Infection caused by Uncinaria (disorder)C0041648
- UncinariasisC0041648
- UncinariosisC0041648
- uncinariasisC0041648
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code B76?
ICD-10-CM code B76 represents "Hookworm diseases". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is B76 a billable code?
No, B76 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 B76.
What chapter is B76 in?
B76 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B76?
B76 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 B76?
B76 has 4 child codes, including: B76.0 (Ancylostomiasis), B76.1 (Necatoriasis), B76.8 (Other hookworm diseases), B76.9 (Hookworm disease, unspecified).
Are additional codes required with B76?
Yes, when using B76 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B76?
B76 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0019911, C0041648. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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