Question 1

Is B50 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, B50 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 B50 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code B50 represents Plasmodium falciparum malaria. 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

When was ICD-10 code B50 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code B50 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code B50?

Accepted Answer

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

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Is B50 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code B50 mean?

When was ICD-10 code B50 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code B50?