B73 ICD-10-CM Code: Onchocerciasis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
B73Onchocerciasis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where B73 sits
- 1
Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- 2
Section
Helminthiases (B65-B83)
- 3
Category B73
Onchocerciasis
- 4
Code B73
Onchocerciasis
Codes under B73
B73 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for B73.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for B73.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for B73.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for B73.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for B73.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code B73 mean?
B73 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Onchocerciasis.”
Is B73 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. B73 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is B73 located in ICD-10-CM?
B73 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Helminthiases (B65-B83) (B65–B83), under category B73, Onchocerciasis.
What coding notes are listed for B73?
No inclusion terms are listed for B73 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.