2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B81Other intestinal helminthiases, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM Codes›A00–B99›B65-B83›B81

ICD-10-CM B81
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

B81 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other intestinal helminthiases, not elsewhere classified, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as B81.0, B81.1, B81.2, and B81.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
B81
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other intestinal helminthiases, not elsewhere classified
Short Description
Other intestinal helminthiases, not elsewhere classified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
B65-B83
Helminthiases

Code Classification

ChapterA00–B99Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
SectionB65-B83Helminthiases
CategoryB81Other intestinal helminthiases, not elsewhere classified
This CodeB81Other intestinal helminthiases, not elsewhere classified

Specific Coding for Other intestinal helminthiases, not elsewhere classifiedOverview

Non-specific codes like B81 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use B81.0 for Anisakiasis

  • Use B81.1 for Intestinal capillariasis

  • Use B81.2 for Trichostrongyliasis

  • Use B81.3 for Intestinal angiostrongyliasis

  • Use B81.4 for Mixed intestinal helminthiases

  • Use B81.8 for Other specified intestinal helminthiases

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to B81: its own notes plus those printed at 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.

  • angiostrongyliasis due to:
  • Angiostrongylus cantonensis (B83.2)
  • Parastrongylus cantonensis (B83.2)

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 B81, its category, or a range that includes it.

Applicable To 1

These notes mention B81.

  • B81.4 Mixed intestinal helminthiases
    Infection due to intestinal helminths classified to more than one of the categories B65.0-B81.3 and B81.8 names B65.0-B81.3, which includes this code

Code First 1

These codes say to code first a condition named in the note, and B81 is one of the conditions named.

  • K67 Disorders of peritoneum in infectious diseases classified elsewhere
    helminthiasis (B65.0 -B83.9) names B65.0 -B83.9, 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 B81Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other intestinal helminthiases, not elsewhere classified?

B81 is the ICD-10-CM category for other intestinal helminthiases, not elsewhere classified, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is B81 (Other intestinal helminthiases, not elsewhere classified) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other intestinal helminthiases, not elsewhere classified, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other intestinal helminthiases, not elsewhere classified need a more specific code from this category, such as B81.0, B81.1, and B81.2.

Can B81 be reported with B83.2?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note on B81 lists "Angiostrongylus cantonensis (B83.2)". 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).