ICD-10-CM A71 is the diagnosis code for Trachoma. This code falls under the section "Other diseases caused by chlamydiae" within Chapter 1 — Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as A71. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where A71 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, A71 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
A71 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Trachoma". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
A71 is located in Section A70-A74 — "Other diseases caused by chlamydiae" within Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
A71 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A71.0, A71.1, A71.9.
Use A71 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Trachoma" 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 Trachoma is A71.
No, A71 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
A71 is in Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for A71 include: sequelae of trachoma (B94.0).
Yes, A71 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.