B74.8
BillableOther filariases
Other filariases
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Dirofilariasis
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
- •carrier or suspected carrier of infectious diseaseZ22
- •infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO98
- •infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal periodP35-P39
- •influenza and other acute respiratory infectionsJ00-J22
- •onchocerciasisB73
- •tropical (pulmonary) eosinophilia NOSJ82.89
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(78)
SNOMED CT
- Infection by Setaria4414005
- Infection caused by Setaria4414005
- Setariosis4414005
- Infection by Parafilaria12975009
- Infection caused by Parafilaria12975009
- Parafilariosis12975009
- Infection by Wehrdikmansia17185004
- Infection caused by Wehrdikmansia17185004
- Wehrdikmansiosis17185004
- Pulmonary nematodiasis34290009
- Pulmonary dirofilariasis50997000
- Pulmonary filariasis due to Dirofilaria immitis50997000
- Infection by Meningonema peruzzi51763008
- Infection caused by Meningonema peruzzi51763008
- Infection by Meningonema55102001
- Infection caused by Meningonema55102001
- Meningonemiasis55102001
- Dirofilariasis73328005
- Dirofilariosis73328005
- Infection by Dirofilaria73328005
- Infection caused by Dirofilaria73328005
- Infection by Dirofilaria immitis80410000
- Infection caused by Dirofilaria immitis80410000
- Dirofilarial vena caval syndrome93424000
- Filariasis caused by Brugia timori187160001
- Timorian filariasis187160001
- Acute Timorian filariasis240831009
- Subcutaneous filariasis240835000
- Subcutaneous dirofilariasis240851008
- Pulmonary filariasis243981000119109
UMLS
- DirofilariasesC0012602
- DirofilariasisC0012602
- DirofilariosisC0012602
- Disease, HeartwormC0012602
- HEARTWORM DISC0012602
- Heartworm DiseaseC0012602
- Infection by DirofilariaC0012602
- Infection caused by DirofilariaC0012602
- Infection caused by Dirofilaria (disorder)C0012602
- dirofilariasisC0012602
- dirofilariosisC0012602
- heartworm diseaseC0012602
- Other filariasesC0348281
Clinical Terms
- Infection by Dirofilaria immitis
- heartworm disease
- Setariosis
- dirofilariosis
- Parafilariosis
- Infection caused by Dirofilaria
- Infection by Setaria
- Dirofilariasis
- Subcutaneous filariasis
- Filariasis caused by Brugia timori
- Timorian filariasis
- Pulmonary filariasis
- Infection caused by Dirofilaria (disorder)
- Subcutaneous dirofilariasis
- Infection caused by Parafilaria
- Infection by Dirofilaria
- HEARTWORM DIS
- Meningonemiasis
- Dirofilarial vena caval syndrome
- Pulmonary dirofilariasis
- Dirofilariases
- Infection caused by Dirofilaria immitis
- Wehrdikmansiosis
- Infection caused by Meningonema
- Disease, Heartworm
- Infection caused by Meningonema peruzzi
- Pulmonary filariasis due to Dirofilaria immitis
- Acute Timorian filariasis
- Infection by Parafilaria
- Infection caused by Wehrdikmansia
- Infection by Meningonema peruzzi
- Infection by Wehrdikmansia
- Infection caused by Setaria
- Infection by Meningonema
- Pulmonary nematodiasis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other filariases?
The ICD-10-CM code for other filariases is B74.8. The full clinical description is "Other filariases". B74.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B74.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B74.8 represents “Other filariases”. 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 B74.8 a billable code?
Yes, B74.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B74.8 in?
B74.8 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B74.8?
B74.8 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 B74.8?
Yes, when using B74.8, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B74.8 map to?
B74.8 maps to 15 SNOMED CT concepts: 240831009, 93424000, 73328005, 187160001, 80410000, and 10 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B74.8?
B74.8 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0012602, C0348281. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B74.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other filariases 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 B74.8?
B74.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F66.Z (Filariasis, unspecified).
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