ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for B70
Diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis
Coding Notes & Guidelines for B70
Excludes2: Not Included Here
larval diphyllobothriasis (B70.1)
Inclusion Terms
- Diphyllobothrium (adult) (latum) (pacificum) infection
- Fish tapeworm (infection)
Inclusion Terms
- Infection due to Sparganum (mansoni) (proliferum)
- Infection due to Spirometra larva
- Larval diphyllobothriasis
- Spirometrosis
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for B70):
About ICD-10-CM Code B70 (Diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis)
ICD-10-CM code B70 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 B70 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about B70 - Diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis. 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 Diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis.