ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for B81.8
Other specified intestinal helminthiases
Coding Notes & Guidelines for B81.8
Inclusion Terms
- Infection due to Oesophagostomum species [esophagostomiasis]
- Infection due to Ternidens diminutus [ternidensiasis]
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code B81.8 (Other specified intestinal helminthiases)
ICD-10-CM code B81.8 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 B81.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about B81.8 - Other specified intestinal helminthiases. 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 Other specified intestinal helminthiases.