Question 1

Is B83 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, B83 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 B83 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code B83 represents Other helminthiases. 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 B83 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code B83 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 B83?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from B83?

Accepted Answer

Code B83 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: capillariasis NOS (B81.1). These conditions cannot be coded together with B83 as they represent different diagnoses.

B832026

Excludes12Not coded together

Excludes25Not included here

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Includes1Included conditions

Is B83 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code B83 mean?

When was ICD-10 code B83 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code B83?

What conditions are excluded from B83?