B55.9
BillableLeishmaniasis, unspecified
Leishmaniasis, unspecified
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
- •amebiasisA06
- •other protozoal intestinal diseasesA07
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(42)
SNOMED CT
- Leishmaniasis80612004
- Leishmaniosis80612004
- Infection by Leishmania infantum81551009
- Infection caused by Leishmania infantum81551009
- Pneumonia due to parasitic infestation233620002
- Leishmanial pneumonia240635003
- Pneumonia caused by Leishmania240635003
- Haemorrhagic leishmaniasis240636002
- Hemorrhagic leishmaniasis240636002
- Panamanian leishmaniasis240649007
UMLS
- Infection, LeishmaniaC0023281
- Infections, LeishmaniaC0023281
- Leishmania InfectionC0023281
- Leishmania InfectionsC0023281
- Leishmania infectionsC0023281
- LeishmaniasesC0023281
- LeishmaniasisC0023281
- Leishmaniasis (disorder)C0023281
- Leishmaniasis NOSC0023281
- Leishmaniasis, unspecifiedC0023281
- LeishmaniosisC0023281
- leishmania infectionC0023281
- leishmania infectionsC0023281
- leishmaniasesC0023281
- leishmaniasisC0023281
- leishmaniosisC0023281
Clinical Terms
- Pneumonia caused by Leishmania
- Panamanian leishmaniasis
- Leishmania Infection
- Infection by Leishmania infantum
- Leishmaniasis (disorder)
- Leishmania infections
- Leishmaniases
- Leishmanial pneumonia
- leishmaniosis
- Infections, Leishmania
- Pneumonia due to parasitic infestation
- Infection caused by Leishmania infantum
- Hemorrhagic leishmaniasis
- Leishmaniasis NOS
- Haemorrhagic leishmaniasis
- Infection, Leishmania
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for leishmaniasis, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for leishmaniasis, unspecified is B55.9. The full clinical description is "Leishmaniasis, unspecified". B55.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B55.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B55.9 represents “Leishmaniasis, unspecified”. 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 B55.9 a billable code?
Yes, B55.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B55.9 in?
B55.9 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B55.9?
B55.9 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; amebiasis (A06.-); other protozoal intestinal diseases (A07.-).
Are additional codes required with B55.9?
Yes, when using B55.9, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B55.9 map to?
B55.9 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 240636002, 81551009, 240635003, 80612004, 240649007, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B55.9?
B55.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0023281. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B55.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like leishmaniasis, unspecified 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 B55.9?
B55.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F54.Z (Leishmaniasis, unspecified).
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