Question 1

Is B60 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, B60 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 B60 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code B60 represents Other protozoal diseases, not elsewhere classified. 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 B60?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for B60 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 B60?

Accepted Answer

Code B60 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: cryptosporidiosis (A07.2); intestinal microsporidiosis (A07.8); isosporiasis (A07.3). These conditions cannot be coded together with B60 as they represent different diagnoses.

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