ICD-10 B47
Non-Billable HeaderMycetoma
About ICD-10-CM B47
ICD-10-CM code B47 represents Mycetoma. This is a non-billable header code in the Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter (block B47). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM B47 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.
Medicare LCD Coverage for B47
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list B47 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 B47.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but B47 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with B47
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 B47
Other codes in section B35-B49 (Mycoses).
ICD-10 B47, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code B47 billable? +
No, B47 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block B47 when submitting claims.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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