ICD-10-CM B83: Other helminthiases

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for B83

Other helminthiases

Coding Notes & Guidelines for B83

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

capillariasis NOS (B81.1)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

intestinal helminthiasis NOS (B82.0)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

intestinal capillariasis (B81.1)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

intestinal angiostrongyliasis (B81.3)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

external hirudiniasis (B88.3)

Inclusion Terms

Toxocariasis

Inclusion Terms

Wandering swelling

Inclusion Terms

Eosinophilic meningoencephalitis due to Parastrongylus cantonensis

Inclusion Terms

Syngamosis

Inclusion Terms
  • Acanthocephaliasis
  • Gongylonemiasis
  • Hepatic capillariasis
  • Metastrongyliasis
  • Thelaziasis
Inclusion Terms

Worms NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for B83):

B83.0 - Visceral larva migrans B83.1 - Gnathostomiasis B83.2 - Angiostrongyliasis due to Parastrongylus cantonensis B83.3 - Syngamiasis B83.4 - Internal hirudiniasis B83.8 - Other specified helminthiases B83.9 - Helminthiasis, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code B83 (Other helminthiases)

ICD-10-CM code B83 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 B83 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about B83 - Other 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 helminthiases.