2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B60Other protozoal diseases, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM Codes›A00–B99›B50-B64›B60

ICD-10-CM B60
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

B60 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other protozoal diseases, not elsewhere classified, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as B60.00, B60.01, B60.02, and B60.03.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
B60
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other protozoal diseases, not elsewhere classified
Short Description
Other protozoal diseases, not elsewhere classified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
B50-B64
Protozoal diseases

Code Classification

ChapterA00–B99Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
SectionB50-B64Protozoal diseases
CategoryB60Other protozoal diseases, not elsewhere classified
This CodeB60Other protozoal diseases, not elsewhere classified

Specific Coding for Other protozoal diseases, not elsewhere classifiedOverview

Non-specific codes like B60 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • B60.0 for Babesiosis

  • Use B60.00 for Babesiosis, unspecified

  • Use B60.01 for Babesiosis due to Babesia microti

  • Use B60.02 for Babesiosis due to Babesia duncani

  • Use B60.03 for Babesiosis due to Babesia divergens

  • Use B60.09 for Other babesiosis

  • B60.1 for Acanthamebiasis

  • Use B60.10 for Acanthamebiasis, unspecified

  • Use B60.11 for Meningoencephalitis due to Acanthamoeba (culbertsoni)

  • Use B60.12 for Conjunctivitis due to Acanthamoeba

  • Use B60.13 for Keratoconjunctivitis due to Acanthamoeba

  • Use B60.19 for Other acanthamebic disease

  • Use B60.2 for Naegleriasis

  • Use B60.8 for Other specified protozoal diseases

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to B60: its own notes plus those printed at block B50-B64 and Chapter 1. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

From Chapter 1 (A00-B99) Certain infectious and parasitic diseases applies to 1,068 codes
  • diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

On B60 itself
  • cryptosporidiosis (A07.2)
  • intestinal microsporidiosis (A07.8)
  • isosporiasis (A07.3)
From Block B50-B64 Protozoal diseases applies to 57 codes
  • amebiasis (A06.-)
  • other protozoal intestinal diseases (A07.-)

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 1 (A00-B99) Certain infectious and parasitic diseases applies to 1,068 codes
  • carrier or suspected carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-)
  • certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
  • infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.-)
  • infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
  • influenza and other acute respiratory infections (J00-J22)

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

From Chapter 1 (A00-B99) Certain infectious and parasitic diseases applies to 1,068 codes
  • code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name B60, its category, or a range that includes it.

Applicable To 1

These notes mention B60.

  • O98.6 Protozoal diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
    Conditions in B50-B64 names B50-B64, which includes this code

Patient EducationClinical

Parasitic Diseases

Parasites are living things that use other living things - like your body - for food and a place to live. You can get them from contaminated food or water, a bug bite, or sexual contact. Some parasitic diseases are easily treated and some are not.

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About B60Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other protozoal diseases, not elsewhere classified?

B60 is the ICD-10-CM category for other protozoal diseases, not elsewhere classified, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is B60 (Other protozoal diseases, not elsewhere classified) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other protozoal diseases, not elsewhere classified, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other protozoal diseases, not elsewhere classified need a more specific code from this category, such as B60.00, B60.01, and B60.02.

Can B60 be reported with A07.2?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note on B60 lists "cryptosporidiosis (A07.2)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).