B78
Non-billableStrongyloidiasis
Strongyloidiasis
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
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
- •trichostrongyliasisB81.2
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(11)
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 the ICD-10 code for strongyloidiasis?
The ICD-10-CM code for strongyloidiasis is B78. The full clinical description is "Strongyloidiasis". B78 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B78 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B78 represents “Strongyloidiasis”. 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 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, also report: 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.
How does B78 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like strongyloidiasis 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 B78?
B78 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F6B (Strongyloidiasis).
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