B71.9
BillableCestode infection, unspecified
Cestode infection, unspecified
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Tapeworm (infection) NOS
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
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
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(67)
SNOMED CT
- Parasitic myositis60970005
- Cestode infection86133004
- Cestode infestation86133004
- Cestodiasis86133004
- Cestodosis86133004
- Disease due to Cestoda86133004
- Tapeworm infection86133004
- Infection by tapeworm larvae105684008
- Infection caused by tapeworm larvae105684008
- Larval tapeworm infection105684008
- Cestode myositis240113005
- Dermatosis caused by tapeworm403134000
UMLS
- CESTODE INFECTC0007894
- Cestode InfectionC0007894
- Cestode InfectionsC0007894
- Cestode infectionC0007894
- Cestode infection (disorder)C0007894
- Cestode infection NOSC0007894
- Cestode infection, unspecifiedC0007894
- Cestode infectionsC0007894
- Cestode infestationC0007894
- CestodiasisC0007894
- CestodosisC0007894
- Disease due to CestodaC0007894
- Infection, CestodeC0007894
- Infection, TapewormC0007894
- Infections, CestodeC0007894
- Infections, TapewormC0007894
- TAPEWORM INFECTC0007894
- Tapeworm (infection) NOSC0007894
- Tapeworm InfectionC0007894
- Tapeworm InfectionsC0007894
- Tapeworm infectionC0007894
- Tapeworm infection NOSC0007894
- cestode infectionC0007894
- cestode infectionsC0007894
- cestode infestationC0007894
- cestodesC0007894
- cestodiasisC0007894
- tapewormC0007894
- tapeworm infectionC0007894
- tapeworm infectionsC0007894
Clinical Terms
- Cestode myositis
- cestode infections
- Infection, Cestode
- Tapeworm (infection) NOS
- Tapeworm Infection
- Tapeworm Infections
- Cestode infection (disorder)
- Infections, Cestode
- Infection, Tapeworm
- Infection caused by tapeworm larvae
- TAPEWORM INFECT
- Infections, Tapeworm
- cestodes
- cestodiasis
- Cestodosis
- Parasitic myositis
- CESTODE INFECT
- cestode infestation
- tapeworm
- Tapeworm infection NOS
- Infection by tapeworm larvae
- Dermatosis caused by tapeworm
- Cestode infection NOS
- Larval tapeworm infection
- Disease due to Cestoda
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for cestode infection, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for cestode infection, unspecified is B71.9. The full clinical description is "Cestode infection, unspecified". B71.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B71.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B71.9 represents “Cestode infection, 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 B71.9 a billable code?
Yes, B71.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B71.9 in?
B71.9 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B71.9?
B71.9 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.
Are additional codes required with B71.9?
Yes, when using B71.9, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B71.9 map to?
B71.9 maps to 5 SNOMED CT concepts: 86133004, 240113005, 403134000, 105684008, 60970005. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B71.9?
B71.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0007894. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B71.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like cestode infection, 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 B71.9?
B71.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F7Z (Diseases due to cestodes, unspecified).
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