B76: Hookworm diseases
Codes under B76 (Hookworm diseases). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| B76.0 | Ancylostomiasis | ✓ |
| B76.0 | Ancylostomiasis | ✓ |
| B76.1 | Necatoriasis | ✓ |
| B76.1 | Necatoriasis | ✓ |
| B76.8 | Other hookworm diseases | ✓ |
| B76.8 | Other hookworm diseases | ✓ |
| B76.9 | Hookworm disease, unspecified | ✓ |
| B76.9 | Hookworm disease, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code B76?
B76 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Hookworm diseases. It contains 8 more specific diagnosis codes, 8 of which are billable.
Is B76 a billable code?
No — B76 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example B76.0 — Ancylostomiasis). 8 of the 8 codes under B76 are billable.
What codes fall under B76?
B76 includes B76.0, B76.0, B76.1, B76.1, B76.8, plus 3 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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