Other cestode infections (B71) ICD-10-CM
The B71 code range covers other cestode infections with 5 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 4 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the B71 Range 5 codes · 4 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the B71 range.
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.
About the B71 Code Range
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.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the B71 range?
Of the 5 codes in this range, 4 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the B71 range classify?
The range classifies other cestode infections. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
