B77.9
BillableAscariasis, unspecified
Ascariasis, unspecified
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.-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Ascariasis2435008
- Ascariasis - roundworms2435008
- Ascaridiasis2435008
- Ascariosis2435008
- Infection by Ascaridia dissimilis23477004
- Infection caused by Ascaridia dissimilis23477004
- Infection by Ascaris lumbricoides50982003
- Infection caused by Ascaris lumbricoides50982003
- Ascaridiosis76160002
- Infection by Ascaridia76160002
- Infection caused by Ascaridia76160002
- Infection by Ascaris suum81421001
- Infection caused by Ascaris suum81421001
- Infection by Ascaridia galli83120002
- Infection caused by Ascaridia galli83120002
- Migratory ascariasis240863003
- Ascariasis caused by adult Ascaris781201007
UMLS
- AscariasesC0003950
- AscariasisC0003950
- Ascariasis (disorder)C0003950
- Ascariasis - roundwormsC0003950
- Ascariasis, unspecifiedC0003950
- AscariosisC0003950
- Ascaris InfectionC0003950
- Ascaris InfectionsC0003950
- Infection, AscarisC0003950
- Infections, AscarisC0003950
- ascariasisC0003950
- ascaridiasisC0003950
- ascariosisC0003950
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code B77.9?
ICD-10-CM code B77.9 represents "Ascariasis, unspecified". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is B77.9 a billable code?
Yes, B77.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B77.9 in?
B77.9 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B77.9?
B77.9 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 B77.9?
Yes, when using B77.9 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B77.9 map to?
B77.9 maps to 8 SNOMED CT concepts: 2435008, 781201007, 76160002, 23477004, 83120002, and 3 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B77.9?
B77.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0003950. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.