B83.1
BillableGnathostomiasis
Gnathostomiasis
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Wandering swelling
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
- •capillariasis NOSB81.1
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
- •intestinal capillariasisB81.1
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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(56)
SNOMED CT
- Cerebrospinal nematodiasis26016002
- Gnathomiasis44086001
- Gnathostomiasis44086001
- Gnathostomosis44086001
- Infection by Gnathostoma44086001
- Infection caused by Gnathostoma44086001
- Infection by Gnathostoma doloresi79425001
- Infection caused by Gnathostoma doloresi79425001
- Infection by Gnathostoma nipponicum83993009
- Infection caused by Gnathostoma nipponicum83993009
- Infection by Gnathostoma spinigerum111928006
- Infection caused by Gnathostoma spinigerum111928006
- Larval gnathostomiasis240873001
- Cerebral gnathostomiasis240875008
- Eosinophilic gnathostomal myeloencephalitis240875008
- Gnathostoma hispidum gnathostomiasis860833006
- Gnathostomiasis caused by Gnathostoma hispidum860833006
- Infection caused by Gnathostoma hispidum860833006
UMLS
- GnathomiasisC0018013
- Gnathostoma InfectionC0018013
- Gnathostoma InfectionsC0018013
- GnathostomiasesC0018013
- GnathostomiasisC0018013
- GnathostomosisC0018013
- Infection by GnathostomaC0018013
- Infection caused by GnathostomaC0018013
- Infection caused by Gnathostoma (disorder)C0018013
- Infection, GnathostomaC0018013
- Infections, GnathostomaC0018013
- gnathostomiasisC0018013
- gnathostomosisC0018013
- Wandering swellingC1411141
Clinical Terms
- Larval gnathostomiasis
- Gnathomiasis
- Wandering swelling
- gnathostomosis
- Gnathostomiases
- Infections, Gnathostoma
- Gnathostoma Infection
- Infection by Gnathostoma doloresi
- Infection by Gnathostoma nipponicum
- Infection caused by Gnathostoma doloresi
- Infection caused by Gnathostoma (disorder)
- Infection caused by Gnathostoma nipponicum
- Gnathostomiasis caused by Gnathostoma hispidum
- Cerebrospinal nematodiasis
- Infection by Gnathostoma
- Infection caused by Gnathostoma
- Infection, Gnathostoma
- Infection caused by Gnathostoma spinigerum
- Infection by Gnathostoma spinigerum
- Infection caused by Gnathostoma hispidum
- Eosinophilic gnathostomal myeloencephalitis
- Gnathostoma Infections
- Cerebral gnathostomiasis
- Gnathostoma hispidum gnathostomiasis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for gnathostomiasis?
The ICD-10-CM code for gnathostomiasis is B83.1. The full clinical description is "Gnathostomiasis". B83.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B83.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B83.1 represents “Gnathostomiasis”. 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 B83.1 a billable code?
Yes, B83.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B83.1 in?
B83.1 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B83.1?
B83.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; capillariasis NOS (B81.1).
Are additional codes required with B83.1?
Yes, when using B83.1, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B83.1 map to?
B83.1 maps to 8 SNOMED CT concepts: 240875008, 26016002, 44086001, 860833006, 79425001, and 3 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B83.1?
B83.1 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0018013, C1411141. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B83.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like gnathostomiasis 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 B83.1?
B83.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F67 (Gnathostomiasis).
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