B83.2
Billable

Angiostrongyliasis due to Parastrongylus cantonensis

Billable / Specific Code

What is Angiostrongyliasis due to Parastrongylus cantonensis?

ICD-10-CM B83.2 is the diagnosis code for Angiostrongyliasis due to Parastrongylus cantonensis. 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.

💡 Inclusions
â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for B83.2

✅ This Code Includes

  • Eosinophilic meningoencephalitis due to Parastrongylus cantonensis

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in B83.2. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • intestinal angiostrongyliasis (B81.3)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where B83.2 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeB83.2 — Angiostrongyliasis due to Parastrongylus cantonensis
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is B83.2 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, B83.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does B83.2 mean?

B83.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Angiostrongyliasis due to Parastrongylus cantonensis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of B83.2?

The parent code of B83.2 is B83 ("Other helminthiases"). B83.2 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is B83.2 in?

B83.2 is located in Section B65-B83 — "Helminthiases" within Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use B83.2?

Use B83.2 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Angiostrongyliasis due to Parastrongylus cantonensis" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Angiostrongyliasis due to Parastrongylus cantonensis?

The ICD-10-CM code for Angiostrongyliasis due to Parastrongylus cantonensis is B83.2.

Can B83.2 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, B83.2 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is B83.2 in?

B83.2 is in Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is B83.2 valid for 2026?

Yes, B83.2 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
B83.2
Angiostrongyliasis due to Parastrongylus cantonensis
Billable / Specific Code
1 — Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
B65-B83 — Helminthiases
2026 ICD-10-CM