ICD-10-CM B72 is the diagnosis code for Dracunculiasis. This code falls under the section "Helminthiases" within Chapter 1 — Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where B72 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, B72 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
B72 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Dracunculiasis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
B72 is located in Section B65-B83 — "Helminthiases" within Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use B72 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Dracunculiasis" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Dracunculiasis is B72.
Yes, B72 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
B72 is in Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, B72 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.