Question 1

Is B58 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, B58 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code B58 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code B58 represents Toxoplasmosis. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code B58?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for B58 is section:B50-B64 (Protozoal diseases (B50-B64)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from B58?

Accepted Answer

Code B58 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: congenital toxoplasmosis (P37.1). These conditions cannot be coded together with B58 as they represent different diagnoses.

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