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B82.9

Billable

Intestinal parasitism, unspecified

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A parasitic infection in the intestines that cannot be further specified or classified.

Coding Tips

  • •This is the most general parasitism code; attempt to obtain more specific diagnostic information before using
  • •Distinguish between intestinal parasitism (B82.9) and other parasitic infections affecting different body systems

Code Hierarchy

└B82Unspecified intestinal parasitism└B82.9Intestinal parasitism, unspecified
└B82.9Intestinal parasitism, unspecified

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