Question 1

Is B74 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, B74 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 B74 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code B74 represents Filariasis. 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 B74 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code B74 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 B74?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for B74 is section:B65-B83 (Helminthiases (B65-B83)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from B74?

Accepted Answer

Code B74 has Type 2 Excludes including: onchocerciasis (B73); tropical (pulmonary) eosinophilia NOS (J82.89). These conditions are not included in B74 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

B742026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes26Not included here

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Includes1Included conditions

Is B74 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code B74 mean?

When was ICD-10 code B74 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code B74?

What conditions should be coded separately from B74?