B60.1
Non-billableAcanthamebiasis
Acanthamebiasis
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
- •amebiasisA06
- •other protozoal intestinal diseasesA07
- •cryptosporidiosisA07.2
- •intestinal microsporidiosisA07.8
- •isosporiasisA07.3
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 (5)
Related Codes(3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(15)
UMLS
- Acanthameba infectionC0033129
- AcanthamebiasesC0033129
- AcanthamebiasisC0033129
- Acanthamebiasis, unspecifiedC0033129
- Acanthamoeba InfectionC0033129
- Acanthamoeba InfectionsC0033129
- Acanthamoeba infectionC0033129
- Acanthamoeba infection NOSC0033129
- AcanthamoebiasisC0033129
- AcanthamoebosisC0033129
- Infection by AcanthamoebaC0033129
- Infection caused by AcanthamoebaC0033129
- Infection caused by Acanthamoeba (disorder)C0033129
- Infection, AcanthamoebaC0033129
- acanthamebiasisC0033129
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for acanthamebiasis?
The ICD-10-CM code for acanthamebiasis is B60.1. The full clinical description is "Acanthamebiasis". B60.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B60.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B60.1 represents “Acanthamebiasis”. 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 B60.1 a billable code?
No, B60.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under B60.1.
What chapter is B60.1 in?
B60.1 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B60.1?
B60.1 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.-); and 3 more.
What are the subcategories under B60.1?
B60.1 has 5 child codes, including: B60.10 (Acanthamebiasis, unspecified), B60.11 (Meningoencephalitis due to Acanthamoeba (culbertsoni)), B60.12 (Conjunctivitis due to Acanthamoeba), B60.13 (Keratoconjunctivitis due to Acanthamoeba), and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with B60.1?
Yes, when using B60.1, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B60.1?
B60.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0033129. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B60.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like acanthamebiasis 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 B60.1?
B60.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F50 (Acanthamoebiasis).
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