Question 1

Is B81 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, B81 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 B81 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code B81 represents Other intestinal helminthiases, 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 B81?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for B81 is section:B65-B83 (Helminthiases (B65-B83)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from B81?

Accepted Answer

Code B81 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: angiostrongyliasis due to:; Angiostrongylus cantonensis (B83.2); Parastrongylus cantonensis (B83.2). These conditions cannot be coded together with B81 as they represent different diagnoses.

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