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.
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
Child Codes (4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(22)
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 the ICD-10 code for hookworm diseases?
The ICD-10-CM code for hookworm diseases is B76. The full clinical description is "Hookworm diseases". B76 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B76 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B76 represents “Hookworm diseases”. 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 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, also report: 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.
How does B76 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like hookworm diseases 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 B76?
B76 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F68.Z (Hookworm diseases, unspecified).
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