B81
Non-Billable
ChapterA00–B99
Rankcategory
Description
Other intestinal helminthiases, not elsewhere classified
About ICD-10-CM code B81
The ICD-10-CM tabular list places Other intestinal helminthiases, not elsewhere classified at code B81, inside A00-B99 Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, within Helminthiases (B65-B83). You should not submit this code on claims since it lacks billing specificity, use a child code.
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Metadata & Insights
- •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
- •Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (A00-B99).
CH1 Parent Instructions
Includes
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
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Clinical Hierarchy
BillableHas subcodes
Applicable Ancestor Context
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MS-DRG Classification
No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.
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