ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for B72
Dracunculiasis
Coding Notes & Guidelines for B72
Includes Notes
- guinea worm infection
- infection due to Dracunculus medinensis
About ICD-10-CM Code B72 (Dracunculiasis)
ICD-10-CM code B72 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 B72 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about B72 - Dracunculiasis. 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 Dracunculiasis.