Question 1

What is ICD-10 code B89?

Accepted Answer

B89 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for unspecified parasitic disease. A parasitic disease that cannot be more specifically identified or classified, caused by parasites such as worms or protozoa. B89 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for certain infectious and parasitic diseases (a00-b99), within the section covering pediculosis, acariasis and other infestations (b85-b89).

B89 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to a payment HCC under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions but it does not contribute to a beneficiary's RAF score and therefore does not affect risk-adjusted payments to the plan.

This is a catch-all code for parasitic infections without further specification; review clinical documentation to identify the specific parasite when possible.

Question 2

Is B89 an HCC code?

Accepted Answer

No. B89 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to any payment HCC category under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can still be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions, but it does not contribute to the beneficiary's Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF) score and therefore does not affect the risk-adjusted capitation payment to the plan. V28 reached 100% phase-in for payment year 2026.

Question 3

Is B89 billable?

Accepted Answer

Yes. B89 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can be reported on professional and institutional claims as a primary or secondary diagnosis when the provider documentation supports the specific condition described. Billable codes in ICD-10-CM are coded to the highest level of specificity available for the documented diagnosis. B89 is current for fiscal year 2026 and remains in the active CMS ICD-10-CM code set published by the National Center for Health Statistics.

Question 4

What is the V28 vs V24 difference for B89?

Accepted Answer

B89 does not map to a payment HCC under either the CMS-HCC V28 risk adjustment model or the older V24 model. V28 reached 100% phase-in for payment year 2026, replacing V24 which was used during the PY2024–PY2025 transition. Because neither community model rewards B89 with a risk adjustment factor, it contributes zero to a Medicare Advantage beneficiary's V28/V24 community RAF score in either version. Coders should check whether provider documentation supports a more specific child code that does map to a community payment HCC.

Question 5

What should coders know when reporting B89?

Accepted Answer

This is a catch-all code for parasitic infections without further specification; review clinical documentation to identify the specific parasite when possible Check for any laboratory results or stool studies that might identify the causative organism for more precise coding

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B89 ICD-10-CM Code: Unspecified parasitic disease

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