Is B77.81 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes. B77.81 (Ascariasis pneumonia) is billable and can be used for insurance claims. Always verify payer-specific requirements.

B77.81 ✓ Billable

Ascariasis pneumonia

Q: What is ICD-10 code B77.81?

ICD-10-CM code B77.81 stands for "Ascariasis pneumonia". It is a billable code in the Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter, effective FY2026 (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026).

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases

Code

B77.81

System

ICD-10-CM

Billable

Yes — valid for submission

Effective

FY2026

Chapter

Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases

Source

CMS / CDC NCHS

⚠ Verify before billing. Confirm against the current CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM files and your payer's rules before claims submission.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B77.81?

ICD-10-CM code B77.81 represents Ascariasis pneumonia. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.

Is B77.81 billable?

Yes. B77.81 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.

What chapter is B77.81 in?

B77.81 belongs to the Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter (A00–B99) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the B77 category

B77 Ascariasis Non-billable B77.0 Ascariasis with intestinal complications Billable B77.8 Ascariasis with other complications Non-billable B77.9 Ascariasis, unspecified Billable B77.89 Ascariasis with other complications Billable

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