A71.0
BillableInitial stage of trachoma
Initial stage of trachoma
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Trachoma dubium
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
- •sexually transmitted chlamydial diseasesA55-A56
- •sequelae of trachomaB94.0
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(13)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Trachoma, initial stage
- Trachoma, initial stage (disorder)
- Trachoma dubium
- Trachoma dubium - initial stage
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for initial stage of trachoma?
The ICD-10-CM code for initial stage of trachoma is A71.0. The full clinical description is "Initial stage of trachoma". A71.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A71.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A71.0 represents “Initial stage of trachoma”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is A71.0 a billable code?
Yes, A71.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A71.0 in?
A71.0 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A71.0?
A71.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; sexually transmitted chlamydial diseases (A55-A56); sequelae of trachoma (B94.0).
Are additional codes required with A71.0?
Yes, when using A71.0, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A71.0 map to?
A71.0 maps to 2 SNOMED CT concepts: 2576002, 29976007. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A71.0?
A71.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153107. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A71.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like initial stage of trachoma 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 A71.0?
A71.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C23.0 (Initial stage of trachoma).
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