B78
Non-billableStrongyloidiasis
Strongyloidiasis
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
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
- trichostrongyliasis (B81.2)
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
- Infection by StrongyloidesC0038463
- Infection caused by StrongyloidesC0038463
- Infection caused by Strongyloides (disorder)C0038463
- StrongyloidiasesC0038463
- StrongyloidiasisC0038463
- Strongyloidiasis, unspecifiedC0038463
- StrongyloidosisC0038463
- strongylodiasisC0038463
- strongyloides infectionC0038463
- strongyloidiasisC0038463
- strongyloidosisC0038463
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code B78?
ICD-10-CM code B78 represents "Strongyloidiasis". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is B78 a billable code?
No, B78 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 B78.
What chapter is B78 in?
B78 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B78?
B78 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; trichostrongyliasis (B81.2).
What are the subcategories under B78?
B78 has 4 child codes, including: B78.0 (Intestinal strongyloidiasis), B78.1 (Cutaneous strongyloidiasis), B78.7 (Disseminated strongyloidiasis), B78.9 (Strongyloidiasis, unspecified).
Are additional codes required with B78?
Yes, when using B78 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B78?
B78 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0038463. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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