B78.0
BillableIntestinal strongyloidiasis
Intestinal strongyloidiasis
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
- •trichostrongyliasisB81.2
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(16)
SNOMED CT
- Intestinal strongyloidiasis187174008
- Parasitic enteritis721659000
- Parasitic infection causing inflammation of small intestine721659000
- Colonic strongyloidiasis870326003
- Parasitic infection of colon caused by Strongyloides870326003
- Duodenitis caused by Strongyloides1177070000
- Strongyloides duodenitis1177070000
Clinical Terms
- Duodenitis caused by Strongyloides
- Parasitic enteritis
- Colonic strongyloidiasis
- Intestinal strongyloidiasis (disorder)
- Parasitic infection of colon caused by Strongyloides
- Strongyloides duodenitis
- Parasitic infection causing inflammation of small intestine
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for intestinal strongyloidiasis?
The ICD-10-CM code for intestinal strongyloidiasis is B78.0. The full clinical description is "Intestinal strongyloidiasis". B78.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B78.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B78.0 represents “Intestinal strongyloidiasis”. 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 B78.0 a billable code?
Yes, B78.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B78.0 in?
B78.0 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B78.0?
B78.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; trichostrongyliasis (B81.2).
Are additional codes required with B78.0?
Yes, when using B78.0, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B78.0 map to?
B78.0 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 870326003, 1177070000, 187174008, 721659000. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B78.0?
B78.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348997. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B78.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like intestinal strongyloidiasis 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 B78.0?
B78.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F6B (Strongyloidiasis).
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