B77
Non-billableAscariasis
Ascariasis
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
3
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
- ascaridiasis
- roundworm infection
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 (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- AscariasesC0003950
- AscariasisC0003950
- Ascariasis (disorder)C0003950
- Ascariasis - roundwormsC0003950
- Ascariasis, unspecifiedC0003950
- AscariosisC0003950
- Ascaris InfectionC0003950
- Ascaris InfectionsC0003950
- Infection, AscarisC0003950
- Infections, AscarisC0003950
- ascariasisC0003950
- ascaridiasisC0003950
- ascariosisC0003950
- INFECT NEMATODEC0027583
- Infection caused by NematodaC0027583
- Infection caused by Nematoda (disorder)C0027583
- Infection, NematodeC0027583
- Infections, NematodeC0027583
- NEMATODE INFECTC0027583
- Nematode InfectionC0027583
- Nematode InfectionsC0027583
- Nematode infectionC0027583
- Nematode infectionsC0027583
- NematodiasisC0027583
- Roundworm infectionC0027583
- Roundworm infection NOSC0027583
- infections nematodeC0027583
- nematode infectionsC0027583
- nematodiasisC0027583
- roundwormC0027583
- roundworm infectionC0027583
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code B77?
ICD-10-CM code B77 represents "Ascariasis". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is B77 a billable code?
No, B77 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under B77.
What chapter is B77 in?
B77 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B77?
B77 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 B77?
B77 has 3 child codes, including: B77.0 (Ascariasis with intestinal complications), B77.8 (Ascariasis with other complications), B77.9 (Ascariasis, unspecified).
Are additional codes required with B77?
Yes, when using B77 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B77?
B77 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0003950, C0027583. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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