African trypanosomiasis (B56) ICD-10-CM
The B56 code range covers african trypanosomiasis with 4 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 3 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the B56 Range 4 codes · 3 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the B56 range.
Trypanosomiasis, African
A disease endemic among people and animals in Central Africa. It is caused by various species of trypanosomes, particularly T. gambiense and T. rhodesiense. Its second host is the TSETSE FLY. Involvement of the central nervous system produces African sleeping sickness. Nagana is a rapidly fatal trypanosomiasis of horses and other animals.
About the B56 Code Range
African trypanosomiasis is a disease caused by trypanosomes in Central Africa. When it involves the central nervous system, it produces African sleeping sickness.
The subdivisions distinguish the Gambiense form, B56.0, from the Rhodesiense form, B56.1. B56.9 describes African trypanosomiasis without a specified form.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the B56 range?
Of the 4 codes in this range, 3 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the B56 range classify?
The range classifies african trypanosomiasis. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
