ICD-10-CM B73: Onchocerciasis

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for B73

Onchocerciasis

Coding Notes & Guidelines for B73

Includes Notes
  • onchocerca volvulus infection
  • onchocercosis
  • river blindness
Inclusion Terms

Infestation of eyelid due to onchocerciasis

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for B73):

B73.0 - Onchocerciasis with eye disease B73.00 - Onchocerciasis with eye involvement, unspecified B73.01 - Onchocerciasis with endophthalmitis B73.02 - Onchocerciasis with glaucoma B73.09 - Onchocerciasis with other eye involvement B73.1 - Onchocerciasis without eye disease

About ICD-10-CM Code B73 (Onchocerciasis)

ICD-10-CM code B73 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM B73 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about B73 - Onchocerciasis. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Onchocerciasis.