ICD-10-CM B83 is the diagnosis code for Other helminthiases. This code falls under the section "Helminthiases" within Chapter 1 â Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as B83. They are mutually exclusive:
The following conditions are not included in B83. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where B83 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, B83 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
B83 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other helminthiases". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
B83 is located in Section B65-B83 â "Helminthiases" within Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
B83 has 7 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: B83.0, B83.1, B83.2, B83.3, B83.4 and more.
Use B83 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other helminthiases" 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 Other helminthiases is B83.
No, B83 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
B83 is in Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for B83 include: capillariasis NOS (B81.1).
Yes, B83 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.