Trachoma (A71) ICD-10-CM
The A71 code range covers trachoma with 4 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 3 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- sequelae of trachoma B94.0
Codes in the A71 Range 4 codes · 3 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the A71 range.
Trachoma
A chronic infection of the CONJUNCTIVA and CORNEA caused by CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS.
About the A71 Code Range
Trachoma is a long-lasting infection of the eye’s lining and clear front surface caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. It belongs to a group of diseases caused by chlamydiae.
A71 separates trachoma by stage: A71.0 is the initial stage, A71.1 is the active stage, and A71.9 does not specify a stage.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the A71 range?
Of the 4 codes in this range, 3 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the A71 range classify?
The range classifies trachoma. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
