Question 1

Is B78 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, B78 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 B78 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code B78 represents Strongyloidiasis. 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 B78?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for B78 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 B78?

Accepted Answer

Code B78 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: trichostrongyliasis (B81.2). These conditions cannot be coded together with B78 as they represent different diagnoses.

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