Trichinellosis (B75) ICD-10-CM
The B75 code range covers trichinellosis with 1 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 1 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
- infection due to Trichinella species
- trichiniasis
Codes in the B75 Range 1 codes · 1 billable
- B75 Trichinellosis
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the B75 range.
Trichinellosis
An infection with TRICHINELLA. It is caused by eating raw or undercooked meat that is infected with larvae of nematode worms TRICHINELLA genus. All members of the TRICHINELLA genus can infect human in addition to TRICHINELLA SPIRALIS, the traditional etiological agent. It is distributed throughout much of the world and is re-emerging in some parts as a public health hazard and a food safety problem.
About the B75 Code Range
ICD-10 code B75 is designated for diagnosing trichinellosis, a parasitic infection caused by larvae of various Trichinella species. This code is used whenever a patient is diagnosed with this specific condition, which affects muscle tissue.
Trichinellosis, also known by synonyms such as trichinosis, nematode myositis, and invasive trichinosis, results from the ingestion of larvae from species like Trichinella spiralis, nelsoni, britovi, or others listed under this ICD-10 classification. The infection leads to muscle inflammation and can involve symptoms related to diaphragm involvement, often referenced as diaphragmatic trichiniasis. Using the ICD-10 code B75 helps medical coders accurately identify and document cases of this parasitic disease, aiding clear communication for treatment and billing purposes. When seeking the ICD-10 code for trichinellosis, B75 should be used to capture all instances related to these larval infections causing muscle and tissue involvement.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the B75 range?
Of the 1 codes in this range, 1 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 B75 range classify?
The range classifies trichinellosis. 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.
