B81.1
BillableIntestinal capillariasis
Intestinal capillariasis
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Capillariasis NOS
- Infection due to Capillaria philippinensis
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
- angiostrongyliasis due to:
- •Angiostrongylus cantonensisB83.2
- •Parastrongylus cantonensisB83.2
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
- •hepatic capillariasisB83.8
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(46)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
- Capillaria InfectionC0006897
- Capillaria InfectionsC0006897
- Capillaria infectionC0006897
- CapillariasesC0006897
- CapillariasisC0006897
- Capillariasis NOSC0006897
- CapillariosisC0006897
- Infection caused by CapillariaC0006897
- Infection caused by Capillaria (disorder)C0006897
- Infection, CapillariaC0006897
- capillariasisC0006897
- capillariosisC0006897
- Capillaria philippinensis InfectionC0006899
- Capillaria philippinensis InfectionsC0006899
- Capillaria philippinensis infectionC0006899
- Capillaria philippinensis infection (disorder)C0006899
- Capillariasis, IntestinalC0006899
- Infection, Capillaria philippinensisC0006899
- Intestinal CapillariasesC0006899
- Intestinal CapillariasisC0006899
- Intestinal capillariasisC0006899
- Infection due to Capillaria philippinensisC2833781
Clinical Terms
- Capillaria philippinensis Infection
- Infection caused by Capillaria (disorder)
- Infection, Capillaria
- Capillariasis
- Capillariosis
- Capillaria Infections
- Capillaria aerophila infection
- Capillaria Infection
- Infection due to Capillaria philippinensis
- Infection caused by Capillaria
- Infection, Capillaria philippinensis
- Capillariasis NOS
- Capillariases
- Capillaria philippinensis Infections
- Capillariasis, Intestinal
- Capillaria philippinensis infection (disorder)
- Intestinal Capillariases
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for intestinal capillariasis?
The ICD-10-CM code for intestinal capillariasis is B81.1. The full clinical description is "Intestinal capillariasis". B81.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B81.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B81.1 represents “Intestinal capillariasis”. 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 B81.1 a billable code?
Yes, B81.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B81.1 in?
B81.1 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B81.1?
B81.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; angiostrongyliasis due to:; Angiostrongylus cantonensis (B83.2); and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with B81.1?
Yes, when using B81.1, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B81.1 map to?
B81.1 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 240870003, 52979002, 23949002. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B81.1?
B81.1 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0006897, C0006899, C2833781. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B81.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like intestinal capillariasis 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 B81.1?
B81.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F63.0 (Capillariasis of the intestine).
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