Other cestode infections (B71)
The ICD-10 code section B71 covers various infections caused by cestode parasites, a type of tapeworm. This section is used specifically for diagnosing conditions such as hymenolepiasis (B71.0), dipylidiasis (B71.1), other specified cestode infections (B71.8), and unspecified cestode infections (B71.9).
The ICD-10 code for hymenolepiasis (B71.0) applies to infections caused by species like Hymenolepis nana and Hymenolepis diminuta, known also as infections by vampirolepis or stachylepis. For dipylidiasis (B71.1), the code is used when the infection is due to Dipylidium caninum. The B71.8 code captures a broad range of less common cestode infections caused by various tapeworms such as Anoplocephala, Davainea, and Mesocestoides, including conditions like coenurosis and cysticercosis myelitis. Lastly, B71.9 denotes cestode infections that cannot be specifically identified but involve tapeworm larvae or related parasitic myositis. These codes guide clinicians and coders in specifying the exact type of cestode infection for accurate diagnosis and treatment documentation.
Clinical Terms
The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.
Cestoda
A subclass of segmented worms comprising the tapeworms.
Cestode Infections
Infections with true tapeworms of the helminth subclass CESTODA.
Hymenolepiasis
Infection with tapeworms of the genus Hymenolepis.
