ICD-10 A71
Non-Billable HeaderTrachoma
About ICD-10-CM A71
ICD-10-CM code A71 represents Trachoma. This is a non-billable header code in the Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter (block A71). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM A71 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with A71. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- sequelae of trachoma (B94.0)
Medicare LCD Coverage for A71
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list A71 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing A71.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but A71 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with A71
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Codes Adjacent To A71
Other codes in section A70-A74 (Other diseases caused by chlamydiae).
ICD-10 A71, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code A71 billable? +
No, A71 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block A71 when submitting claims.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for A71? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with A71): sequelae of trachoma (B94.0)
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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