ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for B65
Schistosomiasis [bilharziasis]
Coding Notes & Guidelines for B65
Includes Notes
snail fever
Inclusion Terms
Asiatic schistosomiasis
Inclusion Terms
Swimmer's itch
Inclusion Terms
- Infection due to Schistosoma intercalatum
- Infection due to Schistosoma mattheei
- Infection due to Schistosoma mekongi
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for B65):
B65.0 - Schistosomiasis due to Schistosoma haematobium [urinary schistosomiasis]
B65.1 - Schistosomiasis due to Schistosoma mansoni [intestinal schistosomiasis]
B65.2 - Schistosomiasis due to Schistosoma japonicum
B65.3 - Cercarial dermatitis
B65.8 - Other schistosomiasis
B65.9 - Schistosomiasis, unspecified
About ICD-10-CM Code B65 (Schistosomiasis [bilharziasis])
ICD-10-CM code B65 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 B65 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about B65 - Schistosomiasis [bilharziasis]. 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 Schistosomiasis [bilharziasis].