B76.8
BillableOther hookworm diseases
Other hookworm diseases
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.-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- CLM - Cutaneous larva migrans19362000
- Creeping eruption19362000
- Cutaneous larva migrans19362000
- Duckhunter's itch19362000
- Ground itch19362000
- Hookworm cutaneous vesicle19362000
- Larva migrans of skin19362000
- Plumber's itch19362000
- Sandworm19362000
- Gnathomiasis44086001
- Gnathostomiasis44086001
- Gnathostomosis44086001
- Infection by Gnathostoma44086001
- Infection caused by Gnathostoma44086001
- Toxocaral visceral larva migrans87121004
- Visceral larva migrans syndrome87121004
- Gnathostomal cutaneous larva migrans240860000
- Larval gnathostomiasis240873001
- Infection by Uncinaria414490001
- Infection caused by Uncinaria414490001
- Uncinariasis414490001
- Uncinariosis414490001
- Cutaneous larva migrans caused by Uncinaria442081006
- Cutaneous larva migrans caused by Uncinaria larva442081006
- Uncinarial dermatitis442081006
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code B76.8?
ICD-10-CM code B76.8 represents "Other hookworm diseases". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is B76.8 a billable code?
Yes, B76.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B76.8 in?
B76.8 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B76.8?
B76.8 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.
Are additional codes required with B76.8?
Yes, when using B76.8 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B76.8 map to?
B76.8 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 19362000, 442081006, 44086001, 240860000, 414490001, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B76.8?
B76.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348282. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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