B73.09
BillableOnchocerciasis with other eye involvement
Onchocerciasis with other eye involvement
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Infestation of eyelid due to onchocerciasis
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
- onchocerca volvulus infection
- onchocercosis
- river blindness
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)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(11)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Onchocerca chorioretinitis
- Infestation of eyelid due to onchocerciasis
- River blindness
- Ocular onchocerciasis
- Parasitic chorioretinitis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for onchocerciasis with other eye involvement?
The ICD-10-CM code for onchocerciasis with other eye involvement is B73.09. The full clinical description is "Onchocerciasis with other eye involvement". B73.09 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B73.09 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B73.09 represents “Onchocerciasis with other eye involvement”. 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 B73.09 a billable code?
Yes, B73.09 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B73.09 in?
B73.09 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B73.09?
B73.09 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 B73.09?
Yes, when using B73.09, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B73.09 map to?
B73.09 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 240842000, 231992006, 359698000. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B73.09?
B73.09 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2830302, C2830303. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B73.09 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like onchocerciasis with other eye involvement 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 B73.09?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for B73.09 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.