ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for B56
African trypanosomiasis
Coding Notes & Guidelines for B56
Inclusion Terms
- Infection due to Trypanosoma brucei gambiense
- West African sleeping sickness
Inclusion Terms
- East African sleeping sickness
- Infection due to Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense
Inclusion Terms
Sleeping sickness NOS
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for B56):
About ICD-10-CM Code B56 (African trypanosomiasis)
ICD-10-CM code B56 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM B56 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about B56 - African trypanosomiasis. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like African trypanosomiasis.