Question 1

Is B55 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, B55 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 B55 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code B55 represents Leishmaniasis. 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 B55 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code B55 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 B55?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for B55 is section:B50-B64 (Protozoal diseases (B50-B64)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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Is B55 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code B55 mean?

When was ICD-10 code B55 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code B55?