Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM B94.8 is the diagnosis code for Sequelae of other specified infectious and parasitic diseases. This code falls under the section "Sequelae of infectious and parasitic diseases" within Chapter 1 — Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where B94.8 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, B94.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
B94.8 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Sequelae of other specified infectious and parasitic diseases". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of B94.8 is B94 ("Sequelae of other and unspecified infectious and parasitic diseases"). B94.8 provides a more specific classification within this category.
B94.8 is located in Section B90-B94 — "Sequelae of infectious and parasitic diseases" within Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use B94.8 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Sequelae of other specified infectious and parasitic diseases" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Sequelae of other specified infectious and parasitic diseases is B94.8.
Yes, B94.8 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
B94.8 is in Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, B94.8 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.