B74.9
BillableFilariasis, unspecified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A parasitic infection caused by filarial worms when the specific type has not been identified or documented.
Coding Tips
- •This is a default code used when filariasis is diagnosed but the causative organism is not specified
- •Query the provider if possible to obtain the specific type of filaria for more precise coding